Experts from the University of Leeds School of Pharmacy in Great Britain, warned recently against the danger of following the consumption of medicinal herbs. They said the use of medicinal plants can cause serious health problems. The reason, most herbal medicines are sold in the market, not the safety warning signs, such as expiration dates and side effects.
In their study, the team interviewed the five most popular types of herbs, of which St. John's wort, Gisenga Asia, Echinacea, garlic and ginkgo. According to researchers, there are still many consumers who have never been, what are the side effects of using these medicinal plants known.
To St. John's wort, for example, if you overcome in order to overcome a bad mood. This herb has reduced the effectiveness of the pill. While the ginkgo, which reputedly the circulation, increased monitoring and anticoagulants should not be combined with other drugs to increase.
Asian ginseng, which is often used to strengthen the immune system, echinacea is often used to combat the flu, to protect a hidden danger. Garlic can be used to lower blood pressure may be harmful if consumed in large quantities.
The researchers conducted a study of 68 herbal products sold in the market and have 51 of them (75 percent) do not contain information about precautions, drug interactions or side effects. Seventy percent of these products (48 of 68 products) is marketed as a dietary supplement.
Researchers believe that, at least in the herbal products that includes information labels can, by herbalists previously permitted, the sale of existing shares, without notice, and expiration date will be caused.
Professor Theo Raynor, who led the study, said: The best advice is for the consumer that we must be careful. Any substance that affects the body, has the potential for harm if not used properly, "he said.
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