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The study aims to evaluate the authenticity of herbal claims and identify misleading representations related to active compounds.

February 5, 2026

Scientific Inquiry into Herbal Claims in Traditional Medicine: Dissecting Deceptive Claims and Unraveling Active Compounds and Their Pharmacological Properties

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The study aims to evaluate the authenticity of herbal claims and identify misleading representations related to active compounds.
Utilized a comprehensive database from the Indonesian National Agency of Drug and Food Control.
Classified herbal products containing synthetic pharmaceutical compounds.
Analyzed therapeutic claims associated with herbal remedies.
Identified a significant presence of synthetic drugs in herbal formulations.
Highlighted concerns over misrepresentation of synthetic drugs as natural ingredients.
Emphasized the need for improved consumer education and regulatory enforcement.

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This research dissects deceptive herbal claims and reveals synthetic compounds in traditional medicine, suggesting the need for better regulation.

Mugiyanto et al. (2025) studied this question.

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This research dissects deceptive herbal claims and reveals synthetic compounds in traditional medicine, suggesting the need for better regulation.