Since Herbal Medications Are Natural, Can They Be Considered Completely Safe?

Abstract

The herbal medications cannot be considered absolutely safe and the unregulated domestic use of herbal medications can have potential life threatening side effects. A 29 year old male presented in emergency department of PGIMS,Rohtak in an intubated status with pancreatitis with MODS. The main etiology was uncertain even till the end. This case report emphasizes on the need of the hour is to educate the common people regarding the safety of herbal medication . Herbal medication can lead to life threatening consequences if taken outside the permissible limits.