Heavy metals in Danggui (Angelica sinensis) consumed by postpartum mothers and its health risk

• Main Authors: Ahmad Bustami, Normina, Ho, Yu Bin, Tan, Chung Keat, Aris, Ahmad Zaharin, Tan, Eugenie Sin Sing
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia 2020
• Online Access: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/90230/1/18upm.pdf; http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/90230/; https://medic.upm.edu.my/upload/dokumen/2020090810211318_MJMHS_0427.pdf
• Institution: Universiti Putra Malaysia

Introduction: Consumption of Chinese Herbal Medicine (CHMs) have escalated globally. They are preferred treatment for minor diseases or disorders. In Malaysia, CHMs are common home remedies during pregnancy and postpartum. Angelica sinensis (Danggui) is a staple CHMs during postpartum for purpose of...