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Herbal Decoctions for the Levels of Sulfur Dioxide, Benzopyrene, and Mycotoxin from Traditional Korean Medicine Clinics: A Preliminary Study

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  • Hye In Jeong

    (Department of Preventive Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Korea)

  • Ji-Eun Han

    (Department of Policy Development, National Institute of Korean Medicine Development, Seoul 04554, Korea)

  • Byung-Cheul Shin

    (Division of Clinical Medicine, School of Korean Medicine, Pusan National University, Yangsan 50612, Korea)

  • Soobin Jang

    (Department of Preventive Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Daegu Haany University, Gyeongsan 38609, Korea)

  • Jae-Hee Won

    (Department of Public Infrastructure Operation, National Institute of Korean Medicine Development, Seoul 04554, Korea)

  • Kyeong Han Kim

    (Department of Preventive Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Woosuk University, Jeonju 54986, Korea)

  • Soo-Hyun Sung

    (Department of Policy Development, National Institute of Korean Medicine Development, Seoul 04554, Korea)

Abstract

In this study, we investigated whether the levels of sulfur dioxide (SO 2 ), benzopyrene, and mycotoxins in herbal decoctions in Korea in 2019 were within normal limits. In total, 30 decoctions composed of multi-ingredient traditional herbs were sampled from traditional Korean medicine (TKM) clinics, TKM hospitals, and external herbal dispensaries in 2019. The decoctions were analyzed for SO 2 , benzopyrene, and mycotoxins using 10 samples. SO 2 and benzopyrene were not detected in any of the herbal decoctions. With regard to mycotoxins, aflatoxin B1 was not detected, but B2 was detected in 7 cases (0.00~0.04 ppb), G1 in 13 cases (0.03~0.29 ppb), and G2 in 9 cases (0.02~0.93 ppb). None of these values exceeded the restrictions in prior studies. Thus, we confirm that the amounts of SO 2 , benzopyrene, and mycotoxins in herbal decoctions are at safe levels and provides the basis of establishing safety management criteria for herbal decoctions.

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  • Hye In Jeong & Ji-Eun Han & Byung-Cheul Shin & Soobin Jang & Jae-Hee Won & Kyeong Han Kim & Soo-Hyun Sung, 2022. "Herbal Decoctions for the Levels of Sulfur Dioxide, Benzopyrene, and Mycotoxin from Traditional Korean Medicine Clinics: A Preliminary Study," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(20), pages 1-10, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:19:y:2022:i:20:p:13595-:d:948056
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    1. Hye In Jeong & Ji-Eun Han & Byung-Cheul Shin & Soo Bin Jang & Jae-Hee Won & Kyeong Han Kim & Soo-Hyun Sung, 2022. "Monitoring of Heavy Metals and Pesticide Residues of Herbal Decoctions in Traditional Korean Medicine Clinics in Korea," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(14), pages 1-10, July.
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