Why people use herbal medicine: insights from a focus-group study in Germany

Abstract Background The use of herbal medicine, as one element of complementary and alternative medicine, is increasing worldwide. Little is known about the reasons for and factors associated with its use. This study derives insights for the use of herbal medicine in Germany regarding the usage aims...

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Main Authors: Alexandra N. Welz, Agnes Emberger-Klein, Klaus Menrad
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-03-01
Series:BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Subjects:
CAM
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12906-018-2160-6