Article Link:
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/08/080826190850.htm
High Levels Of Toxic Metals Found In Herbal Medicine Products Sold
Online
ScienceDaily (Aug. 27, 2008) =97 Researchers at Boston University School
of Medicine (BUSM) have found that one fifth of both U.S.-manufactured
and Indian-manufactured Ayurvedic medicines purchased via the Internet
contain lead, mercury or arsenic.
Ayurveda is a form of medicine that originated in India more than
2,000 years ago and relies heavily on herbal products. In India, an
estimated 80 percent of the population practices Ayurveda. In the
United States, Ayurvedic remedies have increased in popularity and are
available from South Asian markets, health food stores, and on the
Internet.
Ayurvedic medicines are divided into two major types: herbal only and
rasa shastra. Rasa shastra is an ancient practice of deliberately
combining herbs with metals, minerals and gems. Ayurvedic experts in
India believe that if Rasa Shastra medicines made with metals such as
lead and mercury are properly prepared and administered, they will be
safe and therapeutic.
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