Safety alert on select imported Ayurvedic medicines; expert urges consultation before use

Ayurveda expert urges consumers to check labels before buying Ayurvedic medicines. (Representative image) Credit: Yana Tatevosian / 500px/Getty Images/500px Plus

Australia’s medicine regulator, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), has issued a safety advisory for an Ayurvedic product after detecting high levels of heavy metals, including mercury, lead, arsenic and cadmium. In this podcast, we speak with a qualified Ayurvedic practitioner, Dr Santosh Kumar, who shares insights on how to safely buy Ayurvedic products and what information consumers should look for before purchasing.

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Published 7 January 2026 1:48pm

By Natasha Kaul

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Australia’s medicine regulator, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), has issued a safety advisory for an Ayurvedic product after detecting high levels of heavy metals, including mercury, lead, arsenic and cadmium. In this podcast, we speak with a qualified Ayurvedic practitioner, Dr Santosh Kumar, who shares insights on how to safely buy Ayurvedic products and what information consumers should look for before purchasing.

https://www.tga.gov.au/safety/safety-monitoring-and-information/safety-alerts/brahmi-vati-tablets-ayurvedic-medicine

(Disclaimer: The information given in this interview is of a general nature. This information may not be appropriate for your personal circumstances - contact your health practitioner for clear advice on your condition.)

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