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The study aims to assess the health benefits and risks associated with herbal medicines, considering their safety profiles.

June 22, 2026Open Access

Herbal Medicines Use: Remedies or Risks

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The study aims to assess the health benefits and risks associated with herbal medicines, considering their safety profiles.
Literature review of existing data on herbal medicine use and safety.
Analysis of specific plant constituents for toxicity and adverse effects.
Modified Ames assays conducted to test mutagenicity of selected herbs.
Identified that certain herbs like Azadirachta indica and Morinda lucida exhibit mutagenic potentials.
Found evidence that traditional medicines derived from plants have both therapeutic benefits and potential organ toxicity.
Highlighted the importance of regulation and research to ensure the safe integration of herbal medicines into healthcare.

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Review evaluates the benefits and risks of herbal medicines, indicating potential concerns for safety.

Awodele et al. (2026) studied this question.

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