Ma Qian Zi and FDA

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In doing some more research on the use of Ma Qian Zi in external liniments,

I ran across the following statement in the FAQ section of Mayway's site:

 

 

 

" Ma Qian Zi, Ma Dou Ling, Bing Lang, and Lei Gong Teng are not for sale due

to toxicity or potential for causing cancer. Although toxicity is associated

with a type of use or an amount, as the FDA cannot control how the herbs are

used, it simply banned them. The use or sale of some of these herbs is a

federal offense. "

(http://www.mayway.com/general/faq_chinese_medicine.htm#pro18)

 

 

 

I wonder if anyone can corroborate the fact that these herbs have been

banned by the FDA. I have been able to price Ma Qian Zi with other sources,

so I imagine that I would be able to purchase it from those sources. I also

know of its use in commercially available liniments (Green Willow Liniment

from Blue Poppy, for example). Also, I have never heard of any problems with

Bing Lang (except for its use in Asia with other substances as a kind of

chew), so it seems strange that it would be banned. If anyone has any

insight into this issue, please let me know.

 

 

 

Thanks!

 

 

 

Andrew Fisher, L.Ac.

 

Inner Balance Center of Health

 

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