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The commonest myth concerning Ayurvedic medicines is the fact that these medicines are fully safe, and can for that reason be safely consumed through the patient on his/her own, without the need of a physician's prescription or advice. This belief has led to large-scale self-medication by men and women all more than the world, frequently leading to disappointing end-results, side-effects, or unwanted after-effects. Yet another myth, typically propagated for commercial reasons, is that a particular herb, or an individual medicinal product, is capable of treating all or diverse medical conditions. Even though it can be accurate that most herbal medicines possess a wide safety margin, you'll find also numerous herbs which can have extremely strong side-effects, e.g. Bhallatak (Semicarpus anacardium), even using a handful of doses, can lead to skin rash and blisters, and burning urine with bleeding; Kuchla (Strychnos nux-vomica), taken in higher doses and for prolonged periods, may possibly trigger convulsions; and Sarpagandha (Raulwofia serpentina), used long-term, may well result in depression and greater suicidal tendency. Ayurvedic preparations which contain minerals and Bhasmas may possibly bring about toxicity because of incorrect production methods, or even the presence of heavy or toxic metals. There's also a small danger of your cross-reaction with other medications.
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