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- Pay attention to the characteristics of herbal medicines before they are bought and consumed
- 1. It is not clear who the manufacturer is
- 2. The content of herbal ingredients is unclear
- 3. There is no distribution permit from the POM and SNI
- 4. Once you drink, you feel the disease is gone
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Herbal medicines commonly consumed by Indonesian people since long ago. Commonly called herbal medicine or traditional medicine, herbal medicine has long been trusted by the community to expel colds, increase energy, beautify themselves, to increase your sexual desire and ability.
Currently traditional medicine has been consumed by various groups. Herbal medicine is often an alternative treatment for those who are physically incapable of undergoing major medical treatment. For example for cancer patients who have not been able to undergo chemotherapy.
The use of herbal medicines has become a daily habit. For example when feeling cold, people tend not to go to the doctor or take medicine. People prefer to take herbal medicine.
Pay attention to the characteristics of herbal medicines before they are bought and consumed
Behind the various benefits, it turns out herbal medicines can also be harmful to your body. Because, carelessly taking herbal medicines can make your symptoms become more severe. Various ingredients from herbal medicines may have side effects that you don't know.
In addition, without the consumer's knowledge, herbal medicines may also have added various dangerous chemicals even though he said naturally. Therefore, you must be wise and observant in choosing safe and clinically tested herbal medicines.
The following are the characteristics of this type of drug that are harmful to your body.
1. It is not clear who the manufacturer is
The World Health Organization or WHO has set standards that must be followed by each country regarding the complete information on drug packaging. A good medicine should not only mention the brand, but also clearly state who the manufacturer is.
2. The content of herbal ingredients is unclear
The content contained in the drug should be described in detail on the packaging. If it's not there, you should suspect the drug. In addition to the type of content, good traditional medicine should also mention how much content each ingredient is used. That way, you can measure whether the dose is too much or little.
3. There is no distribution permit from the POM and SNI
As you know, the Food and Drug Supervisory Agency (POM) is the body authorized to oversee the circulation of drugs and food in Indonesia. BPOM will write the registration number on the drug packaging to indicate that the drug has been clinically tested so that it is safe for consumption. This is proof that the drug has passed various official tests.
However, currently there are several drug manufacturers who put fake license numbers on their packaging. This is what you have to watch out for. You can check it on the BPOM website http://cekbpom.pom.go.id/. The method is easy. You can just type the things on the drug, such as the registration number, product name, or brand of herbal medicine that you want to know.
In addition, safe herbal medicines should include SNI or Indonesian National Standard. SNI will be issued if the product has followed the standards of production and quality of goods in Indonesia. This means that existing SNI products have clean, safe and guaranteed factories. Without SNI, the quality of your product is questionable.
4. Once you drink, you feel the disease is gone
Most herbal medicines require a process to resolve your health problems. Many drugs whose properties will only appear a few days or even weeks after first taking them.
If you feel that your illness has disappeared instantly after you drink or apply this type of drug, you should suspect it. It could be that these herbs contain medicinal chemicals (BKO).
BKO is a chemical commonly used in medicines. BKO should not be used in herbs. In addition, the use of drugs must be in accordance with the rules. For example in some types of corticosteroids such as dexamethasone drugs and betamethasone ointments. Careless use will damage the function of the adrenal glands in your body and cause various symptoms, ranging from feeling weak to death.
Irresponsible herbal drug manufacturers will include BKO in their products. This will make the product considered very nutritious. At present there are many herbal products that use BKO. The POM Agency continues to monitor and find various dangerous herbal products. Therefore, do not carelessly buy herbal products because they are tempted by low prices and promising benefits.
