Essential Reading

Information for Consumers

 

MHRA
Press Release

Ipsos MORI report shows that 77% of adults agree that it is important that herbal medicines are regulated  [12 January 2009]

Safe use of herbal medicines

MHRA advice to the public on the safe use of herbal medicines. Including: general advice, at risk groups, how and where to buy herbs safely, things to watch out for, herb safety.

Public advice on the Traditional Herbal Medicine Registration Scheme

General information for consumers on the Traditional Herbal Medicines Registration Scheme (THMRS).

Herbal Information Sheets

"To help consumers the MHRA is preparing information sheets on the safe use of herbs.  The information is taken from our assessment work and is based on  the Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC) of herbal medicines that the MHRA has registered since October 2005.

The number of information sheets available will grow as more products are registered under the new THR scheme."


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