Herbal Self-medication Research Articles

Herbal Self-medication Practice for Coronavirus Disease 2019 in Sudan: A Public Survey, 2021

Herbal Self-medication Practice for Coronavirus Disease 2019 in Sudan: A Public Survey, 2021

Self-medication with herbal remedies: Understanding the practices in Iraqi society

Introduction and Aim: The growing popularity of herbal medicine can be attributed to its accessibility via the internet, cost, cultural tolerance, and perceived compatibility with the human body. However, since not all herbal therapies are safe or suitable for everyone, exercising caution and being mindful of the potential risks associated with their use are essential. The study aimed to determine the frequency, circumstances, and reasons for engaging in self-medication practices. It also explored the impact of self-medication and analyzed gender differences in anxiety levels related to such practices. Materials and Methods: The research, based on a sample size of 1023 participants, sought to investigate and comprehend the patterns and characteristics of herbal self-medication across different sociological groups while considering various variables. Results: The research findings indicated notable gender-related disparities in the prevalence of herbal self-medication. No significant differences were observed based on residence. Moreover, educational attainment played a role in self-medication practices, with individuals having postsecondary education displaying the highest inclination. Self-medication was observed across diverse health conditions, ranging from systemic illnesses to chronic diseases. Remarkably, 64.8% of women experienced anxiety, in contrast to only 20% of men, when engaging in self-medication practices. The research findings indicated a higher tendency for self-medication among women, with no notable variations based on residential location. Moreover, individuals with higher levels of education demonstrated a greater inclination towards self-medication. Conclusion: The most prevalent reasons cited for self-medication were pain relief and inflammation management. Most participants reported experiencing no symptoms after self-medication, while women exhibited higher levels of anxiety.

Herbal self-medication use in patients with diabetes mellitus type 2

A considerable number of patients suffering from diabetes mellitus (DM) turn to self-medication using medicinal plants, preparations, and medicine. The aim of this study was to investigate self-medication using medicinal plants and the potential influence of health care professionals' advice or media information regarding the use of herbal dietary supplements with hypoglycemic effect in a population of patients with type 2 DM. This research, in the form of an analytic cross-sectional study, was conducted in 6 pharmacies in the territory of Nis, Serbia, during October 2013. The criterion set for the study was to include patients diagnosed with type 2 diabetes who used pharmacotherapy in addition to herbal supplements. Surveyed women showed a statistically significant difference in the frequency of using herbal supplements compared to men (P < 0.001). More frequent symptoms of hypoglycemia were reported in the group of diabetic respondents who used herbal dietary supplements (P < 0.05). The media was most responsible for influencing decisions about self-medication that included the use of herbal dietary supplements. The role of health professionals is indispensable and very important, especially when the media is a potential cause of seeking self-medication.

Herbal Self-Medication at Primary Health Care Facilities in Trinidad

The Journal of Alternative and Complementary MedicineVol. 15, No. 1 LETTERS TO THE EDITORHerbal Self-Medication at Primary Health Care Facilities in TrinidadYuri N. ClementYuri N. ClementSearch for more papers by this authorPublished Online:27 Jan 2009https://doi.org/10.1089/acm.2008.0295AboutSectionsPDF/EPUB ToolsPermissionsDownload CitationsTrack CitationsAdd to favorites Back To Publication ShareShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InRedditEmail "Herbal Self-Medication at Primary Health Care Facilities in Trinidad." , 15(1), pp. 6–7FiguresReferencesRelatedDetailsCited ByHerbal remedies and functional foods used by cancer patients attending specialty oncology clinics in Trinidad21 October 2016 | BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Vol. 16, No. 1An ethnobotanical survey of medicinal plants in Trinidad15 September 2015 | Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, Vol. 11, No. 1Can We Find Better Bronchodilators to Relieve Asthma Symptoms?Journal of Allergy, Vol. 2012The prevalence of herbal medicine home use and concomitant use with pharmaceutical medicines in JamaicaJournal of Ethnopharmacology, Vol. 137, No. 1The prevalence of herbs use in conjunction with conventional medicines in JamaicaComplementary Therapies in Medicine, Vol. 18, No. 1 Volume 15Issue 1Jan 2009 Information© 2009 Mary Ann Liebert, Inc.To cite this article:Yuri N. Clement.Herbal Self-Medication at Primary Health Care Facilities in Trinidad.The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine.Jan 2009.6-7.http://doi.org/10.1089/acm.2008.0295Published in Volume: 15 Issue 1: January 27, 2009Online Ahead of Print:January 15, 2009PDF download

Ginkgo biloba*1Persistent bleeding after total hip arthroplasty caused by herbal self-medication

<h2>Abstract</h2> We describe a case of persistent postoperative bleeding following total hip arthroplasty in which, initially, no obvious cause was identified. The patient was taking ginkgo biloba extract, an unlicensed herbal medicine taken to improve mental alertness. Ginkgo biloba is an anticoagulant that inhibits platelet-activating factor and is contraindicated with aspirin. Four weeks' postoperatively, the ginkgo was stopped, and the bleeding stopped 6 weeks later.

Ginkgo biloba: Persistent bleeding after total hip arthroplasty caused by herbal self-medication

We describe a case of persistent postoperative bleeding following total hip arthroplasty in which, initially, no obvious cause was identified. The patient was taking ginkgo biloba extract, an unlicensed herbal medicine taken to improve mental alertness. Ginkgo biloba is an anticoagulant that inhibits platelet-activating factor and is contraindicated with aspirin. Four weeks’ postoperatively, the ginkgo was stopped, and the bleeding stopped 6 weeks later.