Herbs are "drugs" --mini drugs and as Dakota has posted should be carefully used. This issue is separate from a larger one, and that is of CONTAMINATION.
Some of the drugs found contaminating Chinese herbs are: (that means they were ADDED on purpose):
Valium (diazepam) tranquilizer
Indocin (indomethacin) potent NSAID can cause GI bleeds
Butazolidin (phenylbutazone) no longer marketed in US, dangerous
Digoxin -- potent heart glycoside, poisonous in high doses
Diethylstilbesterol-- female hormone --taken off the market in US
Glyburide--- lowers blood sugar
Phenformin -- lowers blood sugar--dangerous not allowed in US
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Similar concerns have been raised about Chinese herbal products for other diseases, which have been found to contain toxic contaminants and prescription drugs such as diazepam (Valium). Tests of Chinese herbal remedies by the California Department of Health found that nearly one third contained prescription drugs or were contaminated with toxic metals such as mercury, arsenic, and lead. Concerns about Chinese herbal products have been raised in other countries as well. The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labor, and Welfare reported that some Chinese herbal products contained contaminants which caused severe liver and thyroid problems that were fatal in some cases.
Even herbs with no contaminants can cause allergic reactions in a few people. Those who are allergic to plants, including plant-based foods, may be more likely to react to herbs.
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People with hay fever, or other pollen allergies may react to herbs.
from
http://www.cancer.org/docroot/ETO/co...l_Medicine.asp
and this is alarming:
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Mayway Trading Company had several dozen commonly-used patents tested for Western drugs in 1997. Drugs were found in numerous remedies, especially those for treating common cold, influenza, sinus congestion, and other acute disorders. Typical drug additives were antipyretics (e.g., aspirin and acetaminophen), antihistamines, and antibiotics. The products were not labeled to indicate that they contain drugs. Mayway switched supply for its patents, and relies either on a well-controlled factory in Lanzhou or its own new factory established to help avoid problems such as contamination with undesired ingredients. All companies that claim testing and control of imported Chinese patents that they sell should be questioned carefully to make sure that those claims are supported by evidence.
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from
http://www.itmonline.org/arts/cleanhrb.htm
Did you know that China is now in deep trouble...their drug industry?
Did you know they EXECUTED their former head of their drug agency?
http://www.iht.com/articles/2007/07/10/news/china.php
and
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/...n3028603.shtml
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