Department of Health in Hong Kong finds Traditional Chinese
Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2012 2:06 pm
Title: Department of Health in Hong Kong finds Traditional Chinese Medicines to contain heavy metals and undeclared pharmaceuticals
Herbal safety updates
Summary: Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Anshen Bunao Pian (Chung Lien Kulin Brand) has been found by the Department of Health in Hong Kong to contain 55 times the level of mercury permitted in China. Acute mercury poisoning can damage the neurological system and kidneys. The product is manufactured in mainland China and imported by Fung Wah (HK) Company. It is used for treating restlessness and insomnia.
You can find the section/document here:
http://www.mhra.gov.uk/home/idcplg?IdcS ... =CON149605
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Source: MHRA
Herbal safety updates
Summary: Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Anshen Bunao Pian (Chung Lien Kulin Brand) has been found by the Department of Health in Hong Kong to contain 55 times the level of mercury permitted in China. Acute mercury poisoning can damage the neurological system and kidneys. The product is manufactured in mainland China and imported by Fung Wah (HK) Company. It is used for treating restlessness and insomnia.
You can find the section/document here:
http://www.mhra.gov.uk/home/idcplg?IdcS ... =CON149605
Stay safe when using herbal remedies, follow us on Twitter @staysafeherbals
Source: MHRA