Table 2.
Pharmacists' knowledge about the indications of selected herbal medicines (n=233).
| Indications | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Statement | % of correct answer | % of incorrect answer | Cochrans test | Total P value |
| Echinacea is used to boost immunity | 96.1 (224) | 3.9 (9) | X2= 206 | <0.05∗ and 0.001∗∗ |
| St John's wort is commonly used for mild to moderate depression | 96.6 (225) | 3.4 (8) | ||
| Arnica is used for minor skin irritation and bruises | 85 (198) | 15 (35) | ||
| Ginger is used for motion sickness and pregnancy-associated nausea and vomiting | 66.5 (155) | 33.5 (78) | ||
| Ginkgo is claimed to delay dementia | 85.8 (200) | 14.2 (33) | ||
| Chamomile is indicated for inflammation, anxiety and insomnia | 74.7 (174) | 25.3 (59) | ||
∗p<0.05, ∗∗p <0.001.