Table 3.
The 10 most frequently used herbal active substances (unprocessed herbal substances or herbal preparations) in mono- and in all herbal medicinal products
| Herbal medicinal mono-products (n = 711) | n (%) | All herbal medicinal products (N = 1152*) | n (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ivy leaf |
312(43.9) |
Ivy leaf |
371(32.2) |
| Pelargonium root |
112(15.8) |
Thyme herb |
217(18.8) |
| Thyme herb |
71(10.0) |
Eucalyptus leaf |
133(11.5) |
| Saccharomyces boulardii |
37(5.2) |
Pelargonium root |
111(9.6) |
| Purple coneflower herb |
22(3.1) |
Elder flower |
77(6.7) |
| Ribwort plantain herb |
15(2.1) |
Primula flower |
77(6.7) |
| Evening primrose seed |
11(1.5) |
Verbena herb |
77(6.7) |
| Iceland moss |
10(1.4) |
Gentian root |
77(6.7) |
| Fennel fruit |
9(1.3) |
Sorrel herb |
77(6.7) |
| Matricaria flower | 7(1.0) | Matricaria flower | 75(6.5) |
Data source: German Health Interview and Examination Survey for Children and Adolescents (KiGGS) 2003–2006.