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October 2, 2025Pharmacognosy ResearchOpen Access

Adulteration in Herbal Medicines: A Comprehensive Review on Types, Detection, and Health Impacts

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Substitution adulteration occurs in 70-90% of popular herbs, severely compromising safety and therapeutic efficacy.
Commercial herbal preparations were found to contain undeclared synthetic compounds, including corticosteroids and NSAIDs.
Traditional and AI-based detection methods are both reviewed, indicating potential for improving quality control.
Strengthened regulations and enhanced consumer education are essential for ensuring the safety of herbal medicines.

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This review reveals high rates of adulteration in herbal medicines, suggesting urgent need for better regulation and advanced detection methods.

Kaur et al. (2025) studied this question.

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This review reveals high rates of adulteration in herbal medicines, suggesting urgent need for better regulation and advanced detection methods.