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Microbial detection on pill types of herbal medicine in South Korea  

Ko, Gwang-Pyo (Environmental Microbiology Dept., Graduate school of public health, Seoul National Univ.)
Shin, Heon-Tae (Preventive medicine Dept., Oriental Medicine College, Dongshin Univ.)
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Journal of Society of Preventive Korean Medicine / v.15, no.3, 2011 , pp. 153-162 More about this Journal
Abstract
Objectives : This study has aimed to monitor microbial detection on pill types of herbal medicine which are circulating in markets including Oriental Medical Clinics(O.M.C.s) and Pharmacy in Korea. Methods : 10 different samples of O.M.Cs and 10 different samples of Pharmacy were investigated by culture method and non-culture method based on the 9th edition of microbial examination released by Korea Food & Drug Administration. Results : The total microbial count among each 10 samples were detected within the limit suggested by WHO. 2 samples of O.M.C.s and 1 samples of Pharmacy exceeded WHO's limit in fungi count. No samples exceeded WHO's limit in bacteria count. Most bacteria founded in samples were the phylum of Firmicutes and Proteobacteria which are common in soil by non-culture method. Conclusion : Further study should be followed to set up proper microbial limit of herbal materials including pill types.
Keywords
Microbial detection; Herbal medicine; Pill; Herbal medicine safety;
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