Table 3 Common health concerns for self-medication with herbal remedies, ranked by prevalence
From: Perceived efficacy of herbal remedies by users accessing primary healthcare in Trinidad
Health use | Number of herbs cited | Most commonly cited herbs | n (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
Colds and coughs | 42 | Shandileer (Leonotis nepetifolia) | 68 (25.7) |
| Â | Â | Ginger (Zingiber officinale) | 33 (12.5) |
| Â | Â | Christmas bush (Chromolaena odorata) | 30 (11.3) |
| Â | Â | Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) | 29 (10.9) |
| Â | Â | Zebapique (Neurolaena lobata) | 29 (10.3) |
'Blood cleanser' | 29 | Aloes (Aloe vera; Aloe barbadensis) | 53 (20.0) |
General health and wellness | 25 | Ginger (Zingiber officinale) | 20 (7.6) |
| Â | Â | Garlic (Allium sativum) | 19 (7.2) |
| Â | Â | Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) | 15 (5.7) |
Hypertension | 15 | Garlic (Allium sativum) | 53 (20.0) |
Carminative | 12 | Orange rind (Citrus sinensis ( L.) Osbeck) | 88 (33.2) |
| Â | Â | Garlic (Allium sativum) | 60 (22.6) |
| Â | Â | Ginger (Zingiber officinale) | 46 (17.4) |