SUSTAINABLE AND SAFE USE OF HERBAL MEDICINAL PRODUCTS AMONG VULNERABLE COMMUNITY

UNIVERSITI ISLAM ANTARABANGSA MALAYSIA Taman Balok Perdana, Kuantan, Pahang

The programme promotes better health and well-being among vulnerable communities by improving knowledge and awareness on the safe and sustainable use of herbal medicinal products, helping to reduce misuse, adverse effects, and harmful interactions with modern medicines. It empowers community members to make informed health decisions, preserves valuable traditional herbal knowledge with proper scientific guidance, and encourages responsible harvesting and use of natural resources. Overall, the programme strengthens health literacy, enhances safety, and supports long-term community resilience while protecting both human health and the environment.