Table 2 Reasons given by the study participants for using herbs

The reason behind using herbs at home?

Food additive

353

65.0%

Herbal tea

332

61.1%

General strengthening

434

79.9%

Reasons for choosing herbs as a remedy

Herbs are safer than conventional medicines.

313

57.7%

Herbs are cheaper than conventional medicines.

116

21.4%

They have a more rapid onset of action than conventional medicines.

52

9.6%

Herbs are more effective than conventional medicines.

53

9.8%

Family tradition to use herbal remedies over conventional medicines.

148

27.3%

I don’t use herbal products as herbal remedies.

202

37.3%