Table 2.
The frequency and percentage of most commonly used herbs in patients with chronic diseases (N = 400)
| No. | Herb | Frequency | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Sage (Salvia officinalis) | 48 | 12.0 |
| 2. | Anise (Pimpinella anisum) | 44 | 11.0 |
| 3. | Peppermint (Mentha piperita) | 42 | 10.5 |
| 4. | Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) | 27 | 6.8 |
| 5. | Green tea (Camellia sinensis) | 27 | 6.8 |
| 6. | Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) | 17 | 4.3 |
| 7. | Lupine (Lupinus albus) | 15 | 3.8 |
| 8. | Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) | 13 | 3.3 |
| 9. | Nigella seeds (Nigella sativa) | 8 | 2.0 |
| 10. | Ginger (Zingiber officinale) | 8 | 2.0 |
| 11. | Garlic (Allium sativum) | 8 | 2.0 |
| 12. | Olive oil (Olea europaea) | 8 | 2.0 |
| 13. | Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum) | 7 | 1.8 |
| 14. | Castor oil (Ricinus communis) | 7 | 1.8 |
| 15. | Zucchini (Cucurbita pepo) | 6 | 1.5 |