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THE PHARMA REVIEW
FEBRUARY 06
Issue of Heavy Metals in
Herbal Formulations
Rajendra Kakde
Herbs and herbal extracts have been used for decades and studied for years, particularly in Asia, Europe and China. Many drugs commonly used in modern-day medicine have been derived either directly or indirectly from herbal origin. Patients take medicinal herbs for several reasons; they may believe in a product's efficacy, perhaps they are following advice from a friend, or they may be dissatisfied with conventional medicine. For many patients, use of or curiosity about herbal products indicates that they want to be in better control of their health. Physicians can support this desire for better health by being open to patients' questions while taking into consideration potential drug and herb interactions and other safety concerns. India is a leading producer and exporter of the medicinal plant. There are about sixty well-known recognized manufacturers of traditional drugs and around 1200 small manufacturers besides thousands of ayurvedic experts having their own miniature manufacturing facilities. There are as many as 700 species of medicinal plants and number of formulations available in India. The above content is an abstract only. For the full Article please contact: |
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