Tag: #HerbalMedicine
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LIVER DISEASE: THE DANGERS OF DELAYED DIAGNOSIS AND HERBAL REMEDIES
Health experts have warned Nigerians against relying on unverified herbal concoctions to treat jaundice and other symptoms, saying such practices could delay the diagnosis and treatment of serious liver diseases. Jaundice is a medical condition that turns the skin and the whites of the eyes yellow. Experts say jaundice is a symptom rather than a…
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NAFDAC TEAMS UP WITH NNMDA TO BOOST SAFETY AND GLOBAL TRUST IN HERBAL MEDICINES
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) is partnering with the Nigeria Natural Medicine Development Agency (NNMDA) to make sure herbal medicines in Nigeria are safe, effective, and ready for the world stage. NAFDAC’s Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, explained that while many herbal products pass basic safety tests (getting an “L”…
