How safe are Ayurvedic preparations for weight loss?

Q: Is it safe to take the medicine BioSlim ? It is being marketed by a subsidiary of Dabur India Ltd. I specifically want to know about this medicine?

A:I am afraid we are unable to comment on Ayurvedic products such as BioSlim. The laws governing the manufacture and marketing of such products are extremely lax, even non-existent. Besides they are not price-controlled. There is no regulatory system to monitor the claimed efficacy and safety of such products. The claim that all Ayurvedic products are safe is incorrect.