Living in a barrio, traditional herbal medicine is still commonly used. Many herbal plants have been used by our forefathers because of its health benefits. These plants are commonly found in backyards and gardens. Interview your parents about herbal plants. List at least five commonly found herbal plants and describe each method of reproduction. Copy the table below and write your answers on a separate sheet of paper.



Ex:
Herbal Plants:katakataka
Method of reproduction :sexual reproduction /asexual reproduction


Sagot :

Answer:

The use of herbal medicinal products and supplements has increased tremendously over the past three decades with not less than 80% of people worldwide relying on them for some part of primary healthcare. Although therapies involving these agents have shown promising potential with the efficacy of a good number of herbal products clearly established, many of them remain untested and their use are either poorly monitored or not even monitored at all. The consequence of this is an inadequate knowledge of their mode of action, potential adverse reactions, contraindications, and interactions with existing orthodox pharmaceuticals and functional foods to promote both safe and rational use of these agents. Since safety continues to be a major issue with the use of herbal remedies, it becomes imperative, therefore, that relevant regulatory authorities put in place appropriate measures to protect public health by ensuring that all herbal medicines are safe and of suitable quality. This review discusses toxicity-related issues and major safety concerns arising from the use of herbal medicinal products and also highlights some important challenges associated with effective monitoring of their safety.

Explanation: