Herbs and Supplements
Introduction I stumbled upon this product on a pharmacy shelf and wondered what it was for. Disclaimer: I am not reviewing this product, but rather discussing herbs and supplements in general. Although I have lived in Malaysia for over 20 years, the only Malay herbs that I heard of is Tongkat Ali. As a product of Western medical training, I have limited knowledge of herbs. My university education and personal readings have revealed that many herbs lack substantial evidence or large-scale clinical trials to support their use for specific indications. The situation is further complicated by the wide range of doses and preparations used in clinical studies. A quick question: Do you know the common dosage of St. John's Wort or its typical uses? In university, we often highlighted St. John's Wort when discussing potential drug-herb interactions , but rarely delved into the supporting evidence. However, at community pharmacies , customers frequently ask about supplements, such as: A...