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CORDERO MIRANDA, Yoslaidys et al. Use and effectiveness of herbal medicine. “Hermanos Cruz” Outpatient Clinic. Pinar del Río-2004. Rev Ciencias Médicas [online]. 2005, vol.9, n.2, pp. 22-31. ISSN 1561-3194.

A descriptive study was aimed at assessing the use and effectiveness of the herbal medicine was conducted during November 2003 to January 2004. From a population 0f 486 patients a sample composed by 200 who belonged to Doctor's Office No. 58 at Hermanos Cruz Outpatient Clinic was taken. A survey was applied where the main variates were: experience and use of herbal medicine, frequency of use, diseases treated and criteria of effectiveness. Information was recorded taking into consideration the results of the survey and the interview to the patients previously requested. An arithmetical percentage method was used to process the results obtained, concluding the 100 % of the population studied knew and used herbal medicine. Respiratory diseases, hypertension, nervous system disorders and diarrhea were among the entities more treated using this therapy. The majority of the patients inquired considered the effectiveness of this method of treatment.

Palabras clave : HERBAL MEDICINE; HERBS.

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