Use of herbal medicines in the treatment of obesity in Taif, Saudi Arabia

Background: The prevalence of obesity is increasing worldwide. Herbal medicines are one of the most common alternative therapies for weight loss. The aim of this study was to determine the usage rate of herbal medicines in the city of Taif, Saudi Arabia, and which plants were most commonly used to t...

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Main Authors: Ahmed S Eldalo, Mosem N Alotaibi, Thamer O Alenazi, Hamdi A Albogami, Khaled M Mohamed
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2017-01-01
Series:Saudi Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences
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Online Access:http://www.sjmms.net/article.asp?issn=1658-631X;year=2017;volume=5;issue=2;spage=149;epage=154;aulast=Eldalo