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See also: Cholacol, Chromium-GTF, Cilantro, Cinnamon, Ginger root, Ginkgo Biloba, Multi Spice, Turmeric, Uva ursi, Vitamin, Mineral, Herbal Supplements, Vitex agnus-castus

What is Herbal Supplements? An herb is a plant or plant part used for its scent, flavor or therapeutic properties. Herbal medicine products are dietary supplements that people take to improve their health. Many herbs have been used for a long time for claimed health benefits.


Reasons Taken

11 patients in the community are taking or have taken Herbal Supplements.

Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
General health 3 27%
Support another treatment 2 18%
Stomach pain 1 9%
disease-related symptoms 1 9%
Anxiety 1 9%
Treat Parkinson's 1 9%

Dosages

Based on the patients currently taking Herbal Supplements.

  0 g day 0 other day 0 none 1.67 other day 2 day 3 tps. day 1200 mg day 200000 mcg day
  1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1  

Duration

How long current patients have been taking Herbal Supplements or how long patients were taking Herbal Supplements before stopping.

Currently taking Herbal Supplements

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
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2
3
1
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3

Stopped taking Herbal Supplements

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
0
0
0
0
0
1
Why Patients Stopped Taking Herbal Supplements (multiple reasons could be selected)
Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Did not seem to work 1 100% Did not seem to work: 100%
Course of treatment ended 1 100% Course of treatment ended: 100%


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