Table 3. The timing and general effects of THM use.
Study | Timing of THM use | General effects of THM |
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Amira 2007 | Concurrent use of THM and allopathic (not quantified) | No change in BP control between THM+allopathic and allopathic alone. |
Olisa 2009 | Concurrent use of THM and allopathic 57/120 (47.50%) | Only reported in the 4.5% of patients who stopped using THM. |
Key: THM: Traditional herbal medicine. BP: Blood pressure. NR: Not reported.