Table 2.
Prevalence (%) Use of Specific Herbal Supplements and Any Dietary Supplements During the Last Month Among Adult Participants ≥20 Years of Age. NHANES 1999–2004
| Supplement | Total % | Female % | Male % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any specific herbal supplement | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.3 |
| Ginkgo | 1.8 | 1.6 | 2.0 |
| Echinacea | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.0 |
| Ginsenga | 0.9 | 0.6 | 1.3 |
| Saint John’s wort | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Traditional Chinese medicine | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.3 |
| and/or Ayurvedic herbs | |||
| “Other herbs”b | 0.6 | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Any dietary supplementc | 54 | 60 | 47 |
aAsian ginseng, American ginseng and/or eleuthero (formerly called Siberian ginseng)
bKava, valerian, black cohosh, bee pollen and/or nettle
c Vitamins, minerals, herbs, and non-vitamin/non-mineral supplements