Know the benefits and risks of using common herbal therapies.
Although Americans are increasingly using herbal products for a variety of health conditions, they may not be aware of the demonstrated risks and benefits of these products. This study found public knowledge of 5 commonly used herbal products to be quite low, even among users of the investigated herbs.
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West Virginia University School of Nursing, Morgantown, WV 26506, USA. ksandjecklin@hsc.wvu.edu
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D000328:Adult; D017677:Age Distribution; D020900:Echinacea; D005260:Female; D005737:Garlic; D020441:Ginkgo biloba; D015438:Health Behavior; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D020902:Hypericum; D008297:Male; D008873:Mid-Atlantic Region; D005894:Panax; D008517:Phytotherapy / Q000009:adverse effects; D010936:Plant Extracts / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D012651:Self Medication / Q000523:psychology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires
D010936:Plant Extracts