Table 8 Side effects declared in the registered herbal medicines package inserts or summary of product characteristics (2009–2020)
Plants contained in the herbal product | Possible side effects declared in the product (n = 22) |
|---|---|
Syncarpia glomulifera, Eucalyptus globulus and Myristica fragrans, Camphor | Hypersensitivity reactions |
Euphorbia prostrata | Dry mouth, nausea, gastralgia, abdominal pain, dyspepsia, dizziness, headache, skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders, contact dermatitis, immune system disorders, hypersensitivity |
Glycyrrhiza glabra, Zingiber officinale, Emblica officinalis | Flatulence, laxative effect |
Hedera helix | Nausea, vomiting, laxative effect |
Serenoa repens | Dizziness, headache, nausea, vomiting, constipation, and diarrhoea. liver or pancreas problems |
Vaccinium myrtillus, Betacarotene | Gastrointestinal distress, skin rashes, drowsiness |