Alert! this is the characteristic

Herbal medicine is commonly consumed by Indonesian people for a long time. Commonly referred to as jamu or traditional medicine, herbal medicine has long been trusted by people to get rid of colds, increase energy, beautify yourself, and increase your sexual desire and ability.

Currently, traditional medicine is widely consumed by various groups. Herbal medicine is often an alternative treatment for those who are physically unable to undergo major medical procedures. For example, for cancer patients who are not strong enough to undergo chemotherapy.

The use of herbal type medicines has also become a habit of everyday society. For example, when they feel they have a cold, people tend not to go to the doctor or take medication. People prefer to drink herbal medicine.

Pay attention to the characteristics of herbal medicines before buying and consumption

Behind the various properties, it turns out that herbal remedies can also be harmful to your body. The reason is, carelessly consuming herbal medicines can make the symptoms you experience worse. Various ingredients from herbal medicines may have side effects that you don't know about.

In addition, without the consumer's knowledge, herbal medicines may also have been added with various dangerous chemicals even though they are said to be natural. Therefore, you must be wise and observant in choosing herbal medicines that are safe and have been clinically tested.

The following are the characteristics of this type of drug that is harmful to your body.

1. It is not clear who the producer is

The World Health Organization or WHO has set standards that must be followed by each country regarding the completeness of information on drug packaging. A good medicine should not only name the brand, but also clearly state who the manufacturer is.

2. The content of herbal orbitals is not clear

The ingredients contained in the drug should be described in detail on the packaging. If not, you should be suspicious of the drug. Apart from the type of content, a good traditional medicine should also mention how much content of each ingredient used. That way, you can measure whether the dose is too much or a little.

3. There is no distribution permit from the POM and SNI Agency

As you know, the Food and Drug Supervisory Agency (POM) is the agency authorized to oversee the circulation of drugs and food in Indonesia. The BPOM will write a registration number on the drug package to indicate that the drug has been clinically tested so that it is safe for consumption. This is proof that the drug has passed various official tests.

However, currently there are some drug manufacturers that put fake license numbers on their packaging. This is what to watch out for. You can check it on the BPOM website http://cekbpom.pom.go.id/. It's easy. All you have to do is type in the things that are on the drug, for example registration numbers, product names, or brands of herbal medicines that you want to know.

In addition, safe herbal type medicines should include SNI or Indonesian National Standards. SNI will be issued when the products comply with the production standards and quality of goods in Indonesia. This means that products with SNI have a factory that is clean, safe, and guaranteed. Without SNI, the quality of your product is questionable.

4. One drink, you feel the disease immediately disappeared

Most herbal remedies require a process to solve your health problems. Many drugs are effective for several days or even weeks after taking them for the first time.

If you feel your disease disappears instantly after you take or apply this type of medicine, you should suspect it. It could be, these herbs contain medicinal chemicals (BKO).

BKO is a chemical commonly used in medicine. BKO should not be used in herbs. In addition, the use of drugs must be in accordance with the rules. For example, in some types of corticosteroids such as dexamethasone and betamethasone ointment. Indiscriminate use will damage the function of the adrenal glands in your body and cause a variety of symptoms, ranging from weakness to death.

Irresponsible herbal medicine manufacturers will include BKO in their products. This will make the product seen as very nutritious. Currently, there are a lot of herbal products that use BKO. The POM itself is still monitoring and finding various dangerous herbal products. Therefore, do not carelessly buy herbal products because you are tempted by cheap prices and promising properties.