Safe use elements of finished herbal products: insights from consumers and practitioners in Malaysia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The use of finished herbal products (FHPs) among Malaysians today is expanding rapidly leading to a huge market of FHPs in the country. However, the mass production of FHPs in today's market is alarming due to safety-use issues that could lead to serious adverse effects. Nevertheless, demands are still high for FHPs as most consumers perceived it as safe to consume as it is made from natural substances as the active ingredients. This study aims to explore the safe use elements of FHPs identified by two stakeholders: consumers and practitioners in Malaysia and further compare these elements with the current regulations.

Methods

As an exploratory study, its approach is to investigate at an in-depth level of understanding of safe use elements from the involved stakeh

SUBMITTER: Roziman NSM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11223321 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature