Citation
Khamsah Suryati Mohd, . Herbal medicine: safety and quality concerns. pp. 56-63. ISSN 2180-1983
Abstract
Herbal products are complex mixtures of organic chemicals that may come from any raw or processed part of a plant or the parts themselves such as leaves stem flowers roots and seeds. It is estimated that 37 of sales of the worlds pharmaceutical products originate from natural raw material. It appears that dependence upon herbal now are widely acknowledged by the general public and endorsed by the medical profession at large. Current law defined herbs as dietary supplement. In this case the evidence of efficacy and demonstration of safety not a vital requirement as pharmaceutical drugs. Aligned with increase in worldwide consumption the safety of herbal medicine is subject of concern. Although herbs are often perceived as natural� green� and back to nature� rhetoric many side effects have been reported owing to contaminants adulteration or interaction with other drugs. The socio-economic changes plus the technological advances commercial factors consumers preferences and changing lifestyles have influenced the way herbal drug are being manufactured and distributed. A various range of botanical medicine is now available as over-the-counter (OTC) products. Thus just like pharmaceutical industry it has become utmost importance to assure quality safety and efficacy of herbal product through the whole manufacturing process.
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Abstract
Herbal products are complex mixtures of organic chemicals that may come from any raw or processed part of a plant or the parts themselves such as leaves stem flowers roots and seeds. It is estimated that 37 of sales of the worlds pharmaceutical products originate from natural raw material. It appears that dependence upon herbal now are widely acknowledged by the general public and endorsed by the medical profession at large. Current law defined herbs as dietary supplement. In this case the evidence of efficacy and demonstration of safety not a vital requirement as pharmaceutical drugs. Aligned with increase in worldwide consumption the safety of herbal medicine is subject of concern. Although herbs are often perceived as natural� green� and back to nature� rhetoric many side effects have been reported owing to contaminants adulteration or interaction with other drugs. The socio-economic changes plus the technological advances commercial factors consumers preferences and changing lifestyles have influenced the way herbal drug are being manufactured and distributed. A various range of botanical medicine is now available as over-the-counter (OTC) products. Thus just like pharmaceutical industry it has become utmost importance to assure quality safety and efficacy of herbal product through the whole manufacturing process.
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| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| AGROVOC Term: | Herbaceous plants |
| AGROVOC Term: | Drug plants |
| AGROVOC Term: | Processed plant products |
| AGROVOC Term: | Quality controls |
| AGROVOC Term: | Traditional medicines |
| AGROVOC Term: | Plant physiology |
| AGROVOC Term: | Raw materials |
| AGROVOC Term: | Processing |
| AGROVOC Term: | Processing quality |
| AGROVOC Term: | Adulteration |
| Geographical Term: | Malaysia |
| Depositing User: | Ms. Suzila Mohamad Kasim |
| Last Modified: | 28 Apr 2025 06:05 |
| URI: | http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/24076 |
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