Risks associated with the practice of naturopathy and western herbal medicine

Alan Bensoussan; Stephen P. Myers; Robyn Scott; Trudi Cattley

Risks associated with the practice of naturopathy and western herbal medicine

Alan Bensoussan, Stephen P. Myers, Robyn Scott, Trudi Cattley

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Abstract

In assessing the need for further regulation of naturopathy and Western herbal medicine (WHM), a key objective of the present report is to determine whether the practice of naturopathy and WHM poses a significant risk of harm to public health and safety. This chapter identifies the health risks associated with naturopathy and WHM as practised in Australia. The report analyses the literature on adverse effects of naturopathy and WHM, supplemented by reports made to Australian authorities or recorded on databases of adverse events. Data on adverse events obtained from a workforce survey of naturopathic and WHM practice in Australia have been published previously (Bensoussan et al. 2004).

Original language	English
Title of host publication	The Practice and Regulatory Requirements of Naturopathy and Western Herbal Medicine
Place of Publication	Bundoora, Vic
Publisher	La Trobe University
Pages	32-67
Number of pages	36
ISBN (Print)	9780977586400
Publication status	Published - 2006

Keywords

naturopathy
western herbal medicine
public health
adverse effects
Australia

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Risks associated with the practice of naturopathy and western herbal medicine

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