Metals and metalloids in traditional medicines (Ayurvedic medicines, nutraceuticals and traditional Chinese medicines)

Eva T. Gyamfi

doi:10.1007/s11356-019-05023-2

Metals and metalloids in traditional medicines (Ayurvedic medicines, nutraceuticals and traditional Chinese medicines)

Eva T. Gyamfi^*

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Abstract

Traditional medicine (TM) including Ayurvedic medicines, traditional Chinese medicines and nutraceuticals are popular across the globe as dietary supplements and traditional and alternative medicines. Health risks from these remedies continue to present serious concerns, with occurrences of poisoning by metals and metalloids present at concentrations above acceptable regulatory standards. This review overviews the prevalence of TM use, cases of metal and metalloid poisoning following TM consumption, and forms of TM contamination and adulteration. The review summarises regulations by the World Health Organization (WHO) and other relevant bodies. Finally, the review recommends how to protect consumers.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	15767-15778
Number of pages	12
Journal	Environmental Science and Pollution Research
Volume	26
Issue number	16
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-019-05023-2
Publication status	Published - Jun 2019

Keywords

Acceptable standards
Health risk
Metals and metalloids
Traditional medicine
World Health Organization (WHO)

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Gyamfi, E. T. (2019). Metals and metalloids in traditional medicines (Ayurvedic medicines, nutraceuticals and traditional Chinese medicines). Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 26(16), 15767-15778. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-019-05023-2

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