Table 5.
Herbal medicine utilization (n=448)
| Item | Total (n,%) |
|---|---|
| Which herbal medicine have you used? | |
| Cough syrup | 160 (11.4%) |
| Mebo ointment | 116 (8.2%) |
| Himalaya cystone | 36 (2.6%) |
| Ginseng | 39 (2.7%) |
| Senna | 36 (2.6%) |
| Gingko Biloba | 37 (2.6%) |
| Thyme | 123 (8.7%) |
| Chamomile | 119 (8.4%) |
| Anis | 31 (2.2%) |
| Capsicum | 29 (2.1%) |
| Ginger | 219 (15.6%) |
| Aloe Vera | 206 (14.6%) |
| Black seed | |
| 202 (14.4%) | |
| Others | 8 (0.6%) |
| None | 41 (2.93%) |
| Which herbal medicines dosage form do you use? | |
| Capsules | 69 (6.7%) |
| Tablets | 65 (6.3%) |
| Tea | 259 (25.2%) |
| Oil | 198 (19.3%) |
| Cream, Ointment | 134 (13.1%) |
| Powder | |
| 56 (5.4%) | |
| Syrup/Solution | 211 (20.5%) |
| None | 33 (3.2%) |
| Others | 3 (0.3%) |
| Did you experience any side effect after using herbal medicines? | |
| Yes, in the long-term use | 59 (13.2%) |
| Yes, in the short-term use | 65 (14.5%) |
| Never | 324 (72.3%) |