Heavy metals in ayurvedic drugs - A British report.

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This article has appeared in the newspaper " The Telegraph " , India, of 19th

August. Kindly go through it. If you wish to write to the editor on this giving

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British cloud on ayurvedic drugs

OUR BUREAU

Aug. 18: Indian ayurvedic products sold in Britain have come under the scanner

after the drug regulatory authority there issued a warning about the possibility

of dangerous levels of heavy metals in the herbal remedies.

 

The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency said these products

might have entered the British market and advised consumers not to take them,

according to The Times, London.

 

More at:

 

http://www.telegraphindia.com/1050819/asp/frontpage/story_5130941.asp

 

Those of you who have knowledge in this regard and can justify the use of metals

in ayurveda please do write in.

 

Regards, Jagannath.