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Complementary Practices of Herbalists in the Kingdom of Bahrain |
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| Creator | 1. Tariq A. Alalwan 2. Qaher A. Mandeel 3. Abdul Ameer A. Al-Laith 4. Jameel A. Alkhuzai |
| Title | Complementary Practices of Herbalists in the Kingdom of Bahrain |
| Publisher | Chulalongkorn University Press |
| Publication Year | 2560 |
| Journal Title | Journal of Health Research |
| Journal Vol. | 31 |
| Journal No. | 6 |
| Page no. | 487 |
| Keyword | Bahrain herbalists, Folk medicine, Medicinal plants |
| ISSN | 8574421 |
| Abstract | Background: The aim of the present study was to assess the general knowledge and practice of local herbalists regarding the use of medicinal plants for the treatment of various ailments. Methods: The study utilized a pre-structured questionnaire to collect data. The sample consisted of 41 well-known, established and active herbalists in Bahrain. Results: The majority of herbalists were male (95.1%) with a high school education. Almost half the respondents obtained their knowledge and training from parents and grandparents. The herbalists combine heritage, religious and cultural values in their profession. The majority (95.1%) of herbalists deal with manageable diseases despite the high confidence of patients in herbal medicine. The main ailments treated are diabetes, gastrointestinal problems, and hypertension. Conclusions: Study findings indicate that most herbalists (95.1%) perceive their role to be one of providing complementary health care. The herbal profession in Bahrain needs to be preserved and developed based on a scientific methodology among the younger generations. |
