Table 4.
Herbal Medicines and Supplements Recommended for Routine Assessment at Hospice Admission
| Mean (SD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ranking (based on recommending to include on list) | 1. Include on list | 2. High potential for use | 3. Adverse effects | 4. Drug interactions | Aggregate of 2, 3, and 4 |
| 1. St. John's wort | 4.35 (0.75) | 4.05 (0.83) | 3.40 (1.14) | 4.20 (1.01) | 11.65 (2.18) |
| 2. Melatonin | 4.15 (0.93) | 4.10 (0.79) | 2.85 (1.14) | 3.20 (1.36) | 10.15 (2.56) |
| 3. Ginkgo | 4.05 (1.23) | 3.80 (1.15) | 3.15 (1.18) | 3.75 (1.02) | 10.70 (2.67) |
| 4. Fish oil | 4.05 (0.76) | 4.10 (0.97) | 2.25 (1.12) | 2.75 (1.07) | 9.10 (1.92) |
| 5. Kava | 4.00 (0.92) | 3.20 (1.15) | 3.90 (0.97) | 3.90 (0.91) | 11.00 (2.29) |
| 6. Vitamin E | 3.95 (1.15) | 3.85 (1.14) | 2.70 (1.08) | 3.20 (1.15) | 9.75 (2.63) |
| 7. Valerian | 3.94 (0.80) | 3.84 (0.83) | 3.11 (0.99) | 3.32 (1.11) | 10.26 (1.97) |
| 8. Licorice | 3.90 (0.91) | 3.20 (1.01) | 3.50 (1.05) | 3.75 (0.85) | 10.45 (1.85) |
| 9. Ginseng | 3.85 (1.14) | 3.70 (0.80) | 3.10 (1.17) | 3.25 (1.16) | 10.05(2.80) |
| 10. Ginger | 3.80 (0.95) | 3.75 (0.72) | 2.42 (1.12) | 3.15 (1.18) | 9.20 (2.02) |
| 11. Garlic | 3.80 (1.24) | 3.55 (0.95) | 2.95 (1.19) | 3.35 (1.14) | 9.85 (2.85) |
| 12. Echinacea | 3.75 (1.12) | 3.80 (1.20) | 2.65 (1.09) | 2.75 (1.16) | 9.20 (2.31) |
SD, standard deviation