Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Hepatotoxicity Risk in Herbal Medicine Treatment
Park MJ, Seo JH, Kim DH et al.
BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2023)
15,847 subjectsSubjects Analyzed
0.28%Liver Abnormality Incidence
1/3-1/5 levelvs Western Medicine
The incidence of liver function abnormalities with herbal medicine prescribed by qualified Korean medicine doctors was 0.28%, significantly lower than conventional pharmaceuticals (0.7-1.4%). Concerns about hepatotoxicity from herbal medicine are overestimated.
2023
Narrative Review Wellness / Restoration
Comparative Study of Active Component Extraction Rates by Herbal Decoction Temperature
Hwang JY, Bae KH, Song YR et al.
생약학회지 (2024)
+34%Glycoside Preservation Rate
+52%Essential Oil Preservation
+21%Total Efficacy Markers
Low-temperature extraction at 85°C preserved heat-sensitive glycosides and essential oil components an average of 34% more than high-temperature extraction at 100°C, with significantly superior total efficacy marker components.