8 Tips How to consume Herbal Medicine

Herbal medicines are traditionally processed or home could not be ascertained precisely the amount of the ingredient, which can cause unwanted side effects if its use not appropriate. To prevent that, consider the issue of safe herbal drug consumption by the Food and Drug Supervisory Agency (BPOM).

1. Do not take more than the dosage and use according to the guidelines listed on the packaging.
2. If unwanted effects occur, discontinue use immediately and consult a physician.
3. Inform the doctor who is treating you, because some of the ingredients in traditional medicines can interact with chemical drugs, which can cause unwanted effects.
4. Do not consume traditional medicine that contain ingredients that are known to cause allergies.
5. Caution in patients with hypertension, impaired heart function, kidney, and liver as there are some ingredients that can aggravate the situation.
6. Be careful if you are on a diet low in sugar, because in addition to containing nutritious ingredients, traditional medicines sometimes contain ingredients such as sweeteners.
7. Be careful if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy, because some ingredients may affect the fetus.
8. Be careful for breastfeeding women because some of the ingredients can be excreted in the breast milk which may cause unwanted effects to the baby.