herbal products in the UK do not contain safety information : A UK study has found 75% of a sample of marquee herbal products in the UK do not contain safety information about documented side-effects – at least before May’s introduction of the European Union Herbal Directive.
Writing in BMC Medicine, the researchers, led by David K Raynor from the University of Leeds, found one third of consumers had no knowledge about possible safety issues with herbal products like St John’s wort and ginseng due to interactions with drugs and other factors.
These included St John’s wort reducing the effectiveness of contraceptive pills or the effectiveness of blood clotting pharmaceuticals; Asian ginseng not being suitable for diabetics or Echinacea causing allergic reactions.
“Consumers need reliable and comprehensive information when buying herbal remedies – information which tells them whether the remedy is suitable for them,” said Professor Raynor.Read More ...
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