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