Table 2 Distribution of mentions (n = 212) of TCAM modalities used for hypertension in the Philippines
Type of TCAM (by domain) | % of mentions |
|---|---|
 Natural and biologically-based products | 90.6 |
  Annona muricata (guyabano/soursop) leaves | 20.3 |
  Cymbopogon sp. (lemongrass) leaves, tea, roots | 19.8 |
  Rauvolfia serpentina (serpentina) leaves | 12.3 |
  Blumea balsamifera (sambong) leaves | 11.3 |
  Pandanus amaryllifolius (pandan) leaves, tea | 3.8 |
  Cymbopogon citratus (tanglad) leaves | 3.3 |
  Lagerstroemia speciosa (banaba) leaves | 2.8 |
  Allium sativum (garlic) oil, tea, with honey, capsules | 2.8 |
  Coleus amboinicus (oregano) leaves | 2.8 |
  Eleusine indica (paragis) leaves, grass, tea | 2.8 |
  Vitex negundo (lagundi) leaves | 2.4 |
  Moringa oleifera (malunggay) leaves | 2.4 |
  Musa sp. (banana) leaves | 1.9 |
 Ehretia microphylla (tsaang gubat), tea or juice | 1.9 |
 Manipulative and body-based systems | 7.5 |
  Massage | 6.1 |
  Hilot (traditional Filipino massage) | 0.5 |
  Physical Therapy | 0.5 |
  Reflexology | 0.5 |
 Energy therapies | 0.5 |
  Acupuncture | 0.5 |
 Other non-medical, non-herbal | 1.4 |