Use of home remedies among patients presenting to family physicians. | [Journal of College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP • 2003]

Author(s):

1. Waris Qidwai: Department of Family Medicine, The Aga Khan Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan

2. Salman Alim: Department of Family Medicine, The Aga Khan Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan

3. H. Raheem Dhanani: Department of Family Medicine, The Aga Khan Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan

4. Sana Jehangir: Department of Family Medicine, The Aga Khan Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan

5. Aysha Nasrullah: Department of Family Medicine, The Aga Khan Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan

6. Ammara Raza: Department of Family Medicine, The Aga Khan Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan

Abstract:

The use of plants and herbs as a treatment option has been associated with the practice of Unani Tibb. The use of home remedies in Pakistan has been documented by earlier studies. Fifty species of herbs are used medicinally by inhabitants of Margalla hills national park, Islamabad. Sons against the use of home remedies were the potential for adverse effects, lack of effectiveness and aggravation of the problem by their use. We demonstrated substantial use of home remedies among their use. The application of mud or salt to the wound, caused by the bites and stings, could cause serious adverse medical complications. Excessive use of salt and black pepper may have adverse medical consequences. The scientific rationale for the use of the home remedies and their side effect profile need to be investigated.

Page(s): 62-63

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Published: Journal: Journal of College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP, Volume: 13, Issue: 1, Year: 2003

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