Table 4 Frequency of medicinal herb/supplement intake among HIV patients who use CAM
| Â | Used in the past | Presently being used | Will use in the future |
|---|---|---|---|
Aloe vera (Aloe barbadensis Miller) | 54 (47.8) | 51 (45.1) | 54 (47.8) |
Calcium | 34 (30.1) | 35 (31.0) | 33 (29.2) |
Chinese herbal medicines | 7 (6.2) | 7 (6.2) | 8 (7.1) |
Evening primrose | 8 (7.1) | 8 (7.1) | 9 (8.0) |
Flaxseed | 14 (12.4) | 14 (12.4) | 15 (13.3) |
Folic acid | 37 (40.1) | 32 (28.3) | 33 (29.2) |
Ginger (Zingiber officinale) | 33 (29.2) | 32 (28.3) | 33 (29.2) |
Gingko biloba | 40 (35.4) | 40 (35.4) | 42 (37.2) |
Ginseng | 25 (22.1) | 25 (22.1) | 26 (23.0) |
Potassium | 8 (7.1) | 8 (7.1) | 8 (7.1) |
Turmeric | 8 (7.1) | 8 (7.1) | 7 (6.2) |
Vitamin B complex | 69 (61.1) | 70 (61.9) | 70 (61.9) |
Vitamin A | 57 (50.4) | 57 (50.4) | 58 (51.3) |
Vitamin D | 42 (37.2) | 42 (37.2) | 43 (38.1) |
Vitamin E | 51 (45.1) | 51 (45.1) | 51 (45.1) |
Zinc | 17 (15.0) | 17 (15.0) | 18 (15.9) |
Omega 3 | 20 (17.7) | 23 (20.4) | 22 (19.5) |
Garlic (Allium sativum) | 23 (20.4) | 23 (20.4) | 23 (20.4) |
Coenzyme Q10 | 3 (2.7) | 3 (2.7) | 3 (2.7) |
Medicinal tea | 2 (1.8) | 2 (1.8) | 2 (1.8) |
Sure Cure products | 14 (12.4) | 13 (11.5) | 13(11.5) |
Omega XL | 11 (9.7) | 11 (9.7) | 11 (9.7) |
Special diet/supplements | 5 (4.4) | 5 (4.4) | 5 (4.4) |