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Unlike synthetic chemicals herbal raw material can not be produced in factories. Compared with conventional preparation herbal products present a number of unique problems when quality aspects are considered. These arise because of the nature of the herbal ingredients. Which are complex mixture of constituents, and it is well documented that levels of plant constituents can vary considerably depending on the environmental and genetic factors. Several cases of adverse effects of herbal drugs have been reported in developed countries during the last few years, which are allegedly caused by taking herbal products or traditional medicines. Herbal products may be contaminated with excessive banned pesticides, microbial contaminants, heavy metals and chemical toxins which cause various deformities like congenital paralysis, sensori-neural defects, liver and kidney damage etc. |
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Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) products are under scrutiny because of adulteration with unsafe substances, which may hurt consumer confidence. Thus herbal medicine has led the concerns relating to its safety, quality and effectiveness. Combination formulas that contain multiple herbs targeting specific health conditions are gaining momentum. Some of the compounds have long been used in Ayurveda as a rejuvenative especially useful in conditions characterized by mental exhaustion, anxiety, mental depression and chronic disease, (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and diabetes). |
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