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Unregulated Use Of Herbal Medicine A “Ticking Time Bomb,” Says Health Expert

7 months agoTue, 03 Sep 2024 07:38:30 GMT
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Unregulated Use Of Herbal Medicine A “Ticking Time Bomb,” Says Health Expert

Itai Rusike, Executive Director of the Community Working Group on Health (CWGH), has described the unregulated use of herbal medicine in Zimbabwe as a “ticking time bomb”.

Rusike argued that there was a need for scientific research and evidence to support claims made by herbalists, citing the lack of clinical trials and data. He said (via VicFallsLive):

Most of our herbal medicines are locally sourced and readily available, 100% organic and non-toxic. However, the challenge lies in the lack of communication regarding dosage schedules, indications for treatment, and the absence of accreditation or regulation of practitioners and their premises…

At most of our hospitals, up to 70% of clients consult alternative practitioners and providers before, during, and after their visits.

This widespread use necessitates serious evaluation and accurate advice for the population.

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Many assertions by herbalists have not been scientifically researched. This challenge needs to be discussed.

Rusike also criticised the advertising of alternative medical services on mainstream media platforms, which he believes perpetuates the problem.

In Zimbabwe, alternative medicine plays a significant role in healthcare, especially in rural and resource-poor communities.

Many Zimbabweans rely on traditional herbal medicine, which involves the use of medicinal plants. This practice is deeply rooted in the culture and history of the nation.

Traditional medicine is often more accessible and affordable compared to conventional medicine. This is particularly important in rural areas where access to modern healthcare facilities can be limited.

Besides herbal treatments, faith healing is also a common practice. People often turn to faith healers for various ailments, believing in the spiritual aspect of healing.

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26 Comments

chapwititi · 6 months ago
shaaz usazodaro iwe.tozviziva muri kutsvaga mari asi usadaro.makwande unorarama shaa. papiko iwe kuchaya chete guchu hwaya hwaya kutsvika kingdom come.kupora chete.mushonga ndiwo uya wamunotipa kuzvi bhezhi unonwiwa katatu pazuva.unouraya manje uya ukavhiringa manwiro.guchu muti manje rasiyana nemushonga.natha kuphela usatyise vanhu
Andrew Chinamhora · 7 months ago
herbs are easily available and cheaper
ranks -0775714961 · 7 months ago
Mumvee hobho fonai apa ,, and unorapa zvirwere hobho
Mr JP van · 7 months ago
koimwi mokwira ndege muchienda chaina munenge muchinotswakeyi iwi masegery entu akazara nyika mbwa dzavanhu endai kure uko regai vanhu varapiwe pavanohwa kuda
Mr JP van · 7 months ago
kuchipatara toenda kuneyi hakuna mishonga woswerera paline u higwesha wonzidzoka mangwana wopiwa mapanadoni maherbs anorapa hundred percent kwete zokuswera uchinzi enda ku kemestry kunotenga mushonga wouya nawo wopadotor kuti akurape maherbs ipapo ipapo zvese zviripi mapiritsi scan one time kwete kuswera togwa tempreture mishonga yokuchipatara haichashande zvigwere zvatova more advanced
Chibaba · 7 months ago
Paivapooooooooooo
@ · 7 months ago
The increase in population in the world, improvements in modern medicine are an example of what has aided this.Mishonga yechivanhu inoshanda asi chinonetsa ndechekuti you can't really measure the effectiveness. The compounds that aid healing on these plants can be available in different amounts depending on how the plant grew. This means that you can't guarantee the same results everytime and also people differ, a single plant has a lot of compounds in it some of which can negatively affect some people(some people are allergic to certain compounds). This is why it's advisable to take herbal remedies cautiously.Besides that modern medicine goes through stringent verification procedures before it is made available.
Aluta · 7 months ago
Herbs are like food with necessary protein or minerals no side effect, as compared most modern medicine which comes with side effects all of them, think ginger, garlic, lemons etc they are classified as herbs in Europe, Asia but no one has complained about their usage.
G CHARAMBA · 7 months ago
cancer muno hairapiki ku hospital bt God gave us mumvee{sausage tree} inopedza pasina kana pirits iwe woti irimo bomb pasi newe iwe
@ · 7 months ago
Is there evidence, because problem ndeyekuti,tinonzwa kuti inorapa cancer asi pasina evidence yemunhu ane cancer yakapedzwa zvachose.
Legend · 7 months ago
kwete zvekuudzwa asi kutoona nemaziso kuti munhu apora wangu never underrate that tree.go pa google Amazon and search the information
Lays · 7 months ago
No Guchu no Joy pabonde
🏃 Chi baby Che Zanu 🌊 · 7 months ago
itai Rusike is talking nonsense this is stu.pid talk vanhu vosiya hre ma herbs iko kuchipatara kusina kana piritsi are you ok
· 7 months ago
Kana Kembo MoreHardy achiseenzesa guchu, moda kuti isu tiite sei?
Aluta · 7 months ago
Herb ririkutoraramisa vanhu guys tisanyeperani, ndirikutsvaga arikuda Mubvee sausage kana 3 tonnes chaidzo
Inini · 7 months ago
Serious, ndiri kuutswaga. How can I contact you?
Aluta · 7 months ago
Kungotaura kuti mutikuda kakawanda sei nemarii ndokugadzirirai order, munobatika papi, tiri kwaChiendambuya, Headlands.
Patz · 7 months ago
Anopenga uyo. Traditional medicine has been in use since time immemorial and we havent head any problem about that. The fact that certain types of herbs are in use indicates that our ancestors tried and tested them and passed the information from generation to generation. Why cant we use our readily available herbs. God made us have them because he know they are useful to us. Mind you some herbalists have a fortune from God of dreaming about these herbs in their sleep so that they help people. The herbs are there for Rusike to do his researches quietly than to call 'time bomb' to traditional medicine that has been in existence for so long as if its use started this month
Tshinga Dube · 7 months ago
makare kare zvaivako izvi musavhundutsire vanhu nekuti mishonga yenyu muma pharmacy haisi kutengwa
Shumba · 7 months ago
Apana munhu asingade kubatsirwa ku Hospital kana clinic imi ana Bhangu .Mishonga amuna muma hospital umu Ndosaka vanhu vakuita zvema herbs
Nas · 7 months ago
zvema herbs zvitori nane pane mushonga dzema hospital dzacho ,unotoona kuti unokurimidza kupora panekunzi pedza course yese yemapills usingapore ,
Shumba · 7 months ago
nhai vakuda kuti rasisasa chivanhu chete **** ava .Ivo vanonorwapwa kunzwe kana zvadhakwa .nxaaa
Egypt Dzinemunenzva. · 7 months ago
guchu haride mutemo kunwa chete
𝐧𝐡𝐮𝐛𝐮 · 7 months ago
hahahahahaha ndatapirirwa newe pane zvandafunga zvangu

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