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Table 3 The 10 most frequently used herbal active substances (unprocessed herbal substances or herbal preparations) in mono- and in all herbal medicinal products

From: Use of herbal medicinal products among children and adolescents in Germany

Herbal medicinal mono-products (n = 711)

n (%)

All herbal medicinal products (N = 1152*)

n (%)

Ivy leaf

312(43.9)

Ivy leaf

371(32.2)

Pelargonium root

112(15.8)

Thyme herb

217(18.8)

Thyme herb

71(10.0)

Eucalyptus leaf

133(11.5)

Saccharomyces boulardii

37(5.2)

Pelargonium root

111(9.6)

Purple coneflower herb

22(3.1)

Elder flower

77(6.7)

Ribwort plantain herb

15(2.1)

Primula flower

77(6.7)

Evening primrose seed

11(1.5)

Verbena herb

77(6.7)

Iceland moss

10(1.4)

Gentian root

77(6.7)

Fennel fruit

9(1.3)

Sorrel herb

77(6.7)

Matricaria flower

7(1.0)

Matricaria flower

75(6.5)

  1. Data source: German Health Interview and Examination Survey for Children and Adolescents (KiGGS) 2003–2006.