Table 3.
Ayurvedic Medicines Containing Detectable Lead, Mercury, or Arsenic
| Product Name | Manufacturer | Web Site Supplier (Country) | Rasa Shastra Medicine | Metal Concentration, μg/ga | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | Mercury | Arsenic | ||||
| US-Manufactured Ayurvedic Medicines | ||||||
| Prana–Breath of Life | Ayurherbal Corporation | By the Planet (USA) | 9.0 | 24.5 | ND | |
| AyurRelief | Balance Ayurvedic Productsb | Balance Ayurvedic Products (USA) | 5.5 | ND | ND | |
| GlucoRite | Balance Ayurvedic Productsb | Balance Ayurvedic Products (USA) | 6.0 | ND | ND | |
| Mahasudarshan | Banyan Botanicalsb,c | The Ayurvedic Institute (USA)c | 8.5 | ND | ND | |
| Kanchanar Guggulu | Banyan Botanicalsb,c | Banyan Botanicals (USA)b,c | 7.5 | ND | ND | |
| Shilajit | Banyan Botanicalsb,c | Banyan Botanicals (USA)b,c | X | 10.5 | ND | ND |
| Acnenil | Bazaar of Indiab | By the Planet (USA) | 3.0 | ND | ND | |
| Energize | Bazaar of Indiab | Bazaar of India (USA) | X | 8.5 | ND | ND |
| Hingwastikad | Bazaar of Indiab | Herbal Remedies USA (USA) | ND | 34.5 | ND | |
| Bakuchi | Bazaar of Indiab | By the Planet (USA) | 3.0 | ND | ND | |
| Brahmi | Bazaar of Indiab | By the Planet (USA) | 6.5 | ND | ND | |
| Chairata | Bazaar of Indiab | By the Planet (USA) | 6 | ND | ND | |
| Cold Aid | Bazaar of Indiab | By the Planet (USA) | 5.5 | ND | ND | |
| Trifala Guggulu | Bazaar of Indiab | By the Planet (USA) | 20.5 | 25.5 | 27.0 | |
| Heart Plus | Bazaar of Indiab | By the Planet (USA) | 7.5 | ND | ND | |
| Jatamansi | Bazaar of Indiab | By the Planet (USA) | 12.0 | ND | ND | |
| Kanta Kari | Bazaar of Indiab | By the Planet (USA) | 20.5 | ND | ND | |
| Licorice | Bazaar of Indiab | By the Planet (USA) | 5.5 | ND | ND | |
| Praval Pisti | Bazaar of Indiab | By the Planet (USA) | X | 7.5 | ND | 27.5 |
| Prostate Rejuv | Bazaar of Indiab | By the Planet (USA) | X | 11.5 | ND | ND |
| Sugar Fight | Bazaar of Indiab | By the Planet (USA) | 7.5 | ND | ND | |
| Tagar | Bazaar of Indiab | By the Planet (USA) | 12.0 | ND | ND | |
| Yograj Guggulu | Bazaar of Indiab | By the Planet (USA) | 17.5 | ND | 10.5 | |
| Lean Plus | Tattva’s Herbsb | Tattva’s Herbs (USA) | 6 | ND | ND | |
| Neem Plus | Tattva’s Herbsb | Tattva’s Herbs (USA) | 10.5 | ND | ND | |
| Indian-Manufactured Ayurvedic Medicines | ||||||
| Commiphora Mukul | Unknown | National Institute of Ayurvedic Medicine (USA) | ND | 47.5 | ND | |
| Bacopa Monniera | Unknown | National Institute of Ayurvedic Medicine (USA) | 6.0 | ND | ND | |
| Yogaraj Guggulu | Unknown | National Institute of Ayurvedic Medicine (USA) | ND | 160 | ND | |
| Ezi Slim | Goodcare Pharma | AllAyurveda.com (India) | 3.0 | ND | ND | |
| Ekangvir Ras | Baidyanathe | Bdbazar (USA) | X | 25 950 | 20 800 | ND |
| Agnitundi Bati | Baidyanathe | Bdbazar (USA) | X | 130 | 28 200 | ND |
| Brahmi | Baidyanathe | AllAyurveda.com (India) | 6.0 | ND | ND | |
| Amoebica | Baidyanathe | Bdbazar (USA) | 11.0 | ND | ND | |
| Arogyavardhini Bati | Baidyanathe | Bdbazar (USA) | X | 125 | 13 050 | ND |
| Vital Lady | Maharishi Ayurvedab | Maharishi Ayurveda USA (USA) | X | 5.5 | ND | ND |
| Worry Freed | Maharishi Ayurvedab | Maharishi Ayurveda USA (USA) | X | 7.0 | ND | ND |
| Ayu-Arthri-Tone | Sharangdhar Pharmaceuticals | AYU (USA) | X | 63 | ND | ND |
| Ayu-Hemoridi-Tone | Sharangdhar Pharmaceuticals | AYU (USA) | X | 2.5 | ND | ND |
| Ayu-Leuko-Tone | Sharangdhar Pharmaceuticals | AYU (USA) | X | 33 | ND | ND |
| Ayu-Nephro-Tone | Sharangdhar Pharmaceuticals | AYU (USA) | X | 340 | ND | ND |
Reported metal concentration is the mean of 2 measurements. If one measurement was below the detection limit and the other at or above the limit, the reported concentration is the mean of the latter measurement and 0. Measurements below x-ray fluorescence spectroscopy reporting levels (lead, ≥5 μg/g; mercury, ≥20 μg/g; arsenic, ≥10 μg/g) are expressed as not detectable (ND). A list of Ayurvedic medicines without detectable metals, their manufacturers, and their Web suppliers is available from the authors.
Manufacturer claims Good Manufacturing Practices or testing for metals.
US company is a member of the American Herbal Products Association.
Label specifically recommends pediatric use.
Indian company is a member of the Ayurveda Drug Manufacturers’ Association.