The Use of Herbal Remedies among Mothers of Young Children Living in the Central Appalachian Region

Table 3

Number and percentage of the reported herbal remedies and reasons for herbal remedies use among herbal remedies users.

		%
Reported herbal remedies
Fenugreek	20	35.1
Honey	5	8.8
Chamomile	3	5.3
Ginger	3	5.3
Other herbal remedies	33	45.5
Reported reasons for herbal remedies use
Increase lactation	22	38.6
Treat cold/flu symptoms	15	26.3
Others	25	35.1

Note. Based on 178 women, age over 18 years, with at least one child less than two years old. Other herbal remedies included Echinacea, doterra, oregano, peppermint, herbal tea, mothers milk tea, elderberry syrup, probiotics, and Vitex.