A survey on availability and composition of herbal products with beneficial health claims for chronic non-communicable diseases in Sri Lanka.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Herbal medicinal products are becoming increasingly available worldwide. Most countries lack stringent guidelines for the regulation of herbal medicinal products. This study aimed to assess the availability and affordability of herbal products for non-communicable diseases (NCDs), as well as their compositions and health claims, in a developing country.

Methods

A cross-sectional survey was conducted by visiting 41 commercial outlets, including supermarkets, community pharmacies, and Ayurveda stores between August and September 2023. A total of 88 products were selected, and assessed for their ingredients, compositions, health claims, and other key labelling information. Availability of each product was recorded across the three types of commercial outlets. Afforda

SUBMITTER: Weerakoon C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12522797 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature