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 |