A survey on availability and composition of herbal products with beneficial health claims for chronic non-communicable diseases in Sri Lanka

Despite the higher availability of herbal products, the low affordability and misleading label information are a concern. Herbal products are often marketed with unsubstantiated health claims which can mislead consumers. Therefore, there is a need for stringent regulations to ensure the efficacy, safety, and quality profiles of herbal medicinal products in Sri Lanka.

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BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies
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2025-10-15
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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12906-025-05137-w
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Pharmaceutical Economics and Policy
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A survey on availability and composition of herbal products with beneficial health claims for chronic non-communicable diseases in Sri Lanka

Uthpali Mannapperuma, Chathumi Weerakoon, Priyanga Ranasinghe
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Pharmaceutical Economics and Policy
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A survey on availability and composition of herbal products with beneficial health claims for chronic non-communicable diseases in Sri Lanka

Uthpali Mannapperuma, Chathumi Weerakoon, Priyanga Ranasinghe
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Abstract

Despite the higher availability of herbal products, the low affordability and misleading label information are a concern. Herbal products are often marketed with unsubstantiated health claims which can mislead consumers. Therefore, there is a need for stringent regulations to ensure the efficacy, safety, and quality profiles of herbal medicinal products in Sri Lanka.

BMC Complementary Medicine and TherapiesVol. 25(1)
British Heart Foundation (GB), University of Colombo (LK)
Openalex Percentile: Top 62%
Pharmaceutical Economics and Policy
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