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5.2. Areas Of Herbal Medicinal Product Use
The use of at least one herbal or food product has been common place during occurrences of acute illness among African
American communities. Families with children who have habitual medical conditions, similar as autism, cystic fibrosis,
rheumatoid arthritis, respiratory tract infections or asthma use to herbal remedies as part of their treatment. The
maturity of herbal remedies are used to treat coughs, snap, and intestinal diseases. The herbal drug use in children with
respiratory ails was 59.3. Parents of children with asthma reported using a range of herbal products(12.8) for tone-
care. The most common used herbal drug for pediatric asthmatic cases were linden(21.6) and gusto(21.2). Herbal drug
has traditionally been used in the treatment of symptoms for nightly enuresis or urinary incontinence.
The gusto, chamomile, mint, cardamom, garlic and onion were used to help and treat nausea caused by chemotherapy.
It has been reported some herbal products are effective in the operation of observance pain in Otitis Media. Children
with Attention deficiency Hyperactivity complaint and Anxiety of Depression take herbal products a part of their
treatments. The use of CAM in children with medical comorbidities, inordinate sleep problems or wakefulness is1.8
times advanced than children without similar difficulties. It's reported that sauces significantly dwindling body
temperature, cough and breathing difficulties, and perfecting immersion of pulmonary infiltration and quality of life on
the severe acute respiratory pattern( SARS). The herbal formula( Ma Xin Shi Gan Tang) was claimed to antiviral effect
on which inhibits the entry of influenza contagion and have implicit in managing seasonal afflictions of influenza
infection.( 7- 9)
6. Conclusion
Medicinal plants can be a good alternative for many diseases and conditions. They are low cost, and tend to have fewer
side effects.However ,herbal medicinal plant can still have unwanted health effects, especially when used in combination
with other drugs. If you are using more than one herbal medicine,or using them for serious condition, it’s best to consult
with naturopath or established herbalist. It’s Also important to tell your physician that you are using an alternative
medicine to prevent drug interactions.
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Disclosure of conflict of interest
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