Contamination of herbal medicinal products in low-and-middle-income countries: A systematic review
Kwabena F.M. Opuni, James‐Paul Kretchy, Kofi Agyabeng, Joseph A. Boadu, Theodosia Adanu, Samuel Ankamah, Alexander Appiah, Geralda B. Amoah, Mariam Baidoo, Irene Akwo Kretchy
Abstract
and more than 80% of moulds exceeded the required regulatory limits. HMP consumption poses profound health implications to consumers and patients. Therefore, designing and/or implementing policies that effectively regulate HMPs to minimize the health hazards related to their consumption while improving the quality of life of persons living in LMICs are urgently needed.
Topics & Concepts
Traditional medicineContaminationLow and middle income countriesMedicinal plantsEnvironmental healthMedicineDeveloping countryBiologyEconomicsEconomic growthEcologyHeavy Metals in PlantsEthnobotanical and Medicinal Plants StudiesComplementary and Alternative Medicine Studies