Health authorities in South Australia have issued a critical warning regarding a dangerous substance marketed as a complementary medicine, following a severe case of lead poisoning. The product, known as Multani Kaminividravana Rasa or Kamini, was reportedly consumed by a patient who subsequently required hospitalization due to high levels of lead and mercury found in the product. SA Health confirmed that the contaminated Kamini was purchased at a Southeast Asian supermarket in Adelaide and is believed to have been illegally imported.
The product, which comes in the form of dark pellets, is falsely advertised as a “powerful stimulant” aimed at improving strength and vitality but poses significant health risks. Chris Lease, SA Health’s director of protection and regulation, emphasized the dangers of such unregulated products. “The presence of heavy metals and the potential inclusion of opioids can create a high risk of dependence and serious health consequences,” he stated.
Previous testing of Kamini has revealed dangerous ingredients, prompting multiple public health warnings over recent years. Previous warnings The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has previously alerted the public about Kamini, indicating that its ingredients are considered dangerous poisons and that the product has not been evaluated for safety, quality, or efficacy under Australian law. Authorities are particularly concerned about the potential for opioid content in Kamini, as testing is cu.