Research Article
Community Pharmacists’ Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practice of Herbal Medicines in Asir Region, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Table 2
Pharmacists’ knowledge about the indications of selected herbal medicines (n=233).
| | Indications | | | Statement | % of correct answer | % of incorrect answer | Cochrans test | Total P value |
| | Echinacea is used to boost immunity | 96.1 (224) | 3.9 (9) | X2= 206 | <0.05 and
0.001 | | St John’s wort is commonly used for mild to moderate depression | 96.6 (225) | 3.4 (8) | | Arnica is used for minor skin irritation and bruises | 85 (198) | 15 (35) | | Ginger is used for motion sickness and pregnancy-associated nausea and vomiting | 66.5 (155) | 33.5 (78) | | Ginkgo is claimed to delay dementia | 85.8 (200) | 14.2 (33) | | Chamomile is indicated for inflammation, anxiety and insomnia | 74.7 (174) | 25.3 (59) |
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