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Table 3 Frequencies of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use by type

From: Use of complementary and alternative medicine in pregnancy: a cross-sectional survey on Iraqi women

Types of CAM

No. of Users

Percent

Vitamins

69

36.3

Massage

9

4.7

Exercise

6

3.2

Energy therapy

4

2.1

Herbs or natural products

53.7

Black seed

58

16.5

Chamomile

57

16.2

Cinnamon

38

10.8

Castor oil plant

33

9.4

Ginger

29

8.3

Royal honey

21

6

Garlic

19

5.4

Peppermint

14

4

Olive oil

11

3.1

Unidentified mixed spices

10

2.8

Cumin

8

2.3

Licorice

8

2.3

Thyme

4

1.1

Eucalyptus leaves

3

0.9

Green tea

3

0.9

Special type of spices

2

0.6

Other types of CAM

7.2

Metal ring

21

6

Medicinal talisman & amulet

8

2.3

Gemstones

2

0.6

Precious stones

1

0.3