Technical guidelines for risk assessment of heavy metals in traditional Chinese medicines.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Heavy metals are considered a global concern because they can deteriorate human health. This guideline aims to scientifically evaluate health risk of heavy metals in TCM and to propose a reference for decision making in developing TCM-related health policies.

Methods

Using a multidisciplinary approach, a steering committee oversaw the development of the guideline. To obtain a reasonable and accurate risk assessment, key exposure assessment parameters for TCM, e.g., exposure frequency (EF), exposure duration (ED), and daily ingestion rate (IR) were obtained from surveys. In addition, transfer rates for heavy metals from Chinese medicinal materials (CMM) to decoctions or preparations were examined.

Results

Based on the scientific theory of risk control, the g

SUBMITTER: Zuo TT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10245643 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature