Title of article
Use of Herbal Remedies Among Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis
Author/Authors
Roozbeh, Jamshid shiraz university of medical sciences - Shiraz Nephro-Urology Research Center, ايران , Hashempur, Mohammad Hashem shiraz university of medical sciences - Research Center for Traditional Medicine and History of Medicine, Essence of Parsiyan Wisdom Institute, Traditional Medicine and Medicinal Plant Incubator,, ايران , Heydari, Mojtaba shiraz university of medical sciences - Research Center for Traditional Medicine and History of Medicine, Essence of Parsiyan Wisdom Institute, Traditional Medicine and Medicinal Plant Incubator,, ايران
From page
492
To page
495
Abstract
This study aims to determine the prevalence, types, and associated factors for the use of herbal remedies in hemodialysis patients. Two hundred participants were selected by stratified sampling and were systematically interviewed. One hundred and twentysix patients (63%) had used herbal remedies some time since their initiation of dialysis treatment. The users of herbal remedies had a significantly older age than nonusers, but no other significant differences were observed. The most prevalent complaints that led to the use of herbal remedies were gastroenterological complaints, flushing, and excessive thirst. Cichorium intybus, Borage officinalis, Mentha longifolia, and Matricaria recutita were the most prevalently used herbs in our patients. More study should be done on safety and efficacy of these herbs for hemodialysis patients.
Keywords
herbal medicine , dialysis , end , stage renal disease , complementary therapies
Journal title
Iranian Journal of Kidney Diseases (IJKD)
Journal title
Iranian Journal of Kidney Diseases (IJKD)
Record number
2590231
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