Use of Herbal Remedies Among Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis

Authors

  • Jamshid Roozbeh Shiraz Nephro-Urology Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran Author
  • Mohammad Hashem Hashempur Research Center for Traditional Medicine and History of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran Author
  • Mojtaba Heydari Essence of Parsiyan Wisdom Institute, Traditional Medicine and Medicinal Plant Incubator, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran Author

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 twenty-six 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 herbal remedies use 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.

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Published

2013-11-13

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BRIEF COMMUNICATION | Dialysis

How to Cite

Use of Herbal Remedies Among Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis. (2013). Iranian Journal of Kidney Diseases, 7(6), 492-495. https://ijkd.org/index.php/ijkd/article/view/1270

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