Millions of people in Asia potentially exposed to health risks of popular herbal medicines
Monday, March 18, 2013 - 22:30
in Health & Medicine
Scientists are warning that millions of people in Asia may be exposed to risk of developing kidney failure and bladder cancer by taking herbal medicines that are widely available in Asia. The medicines, used for a wide range of conditions including slimming, asthma and arthritis, are derived from a botanical compound containing aristolochic acids.