Table 5 Frequency table on self-perceived knowledge about HM
KNOWLEDGE | very poor, poor | moderate | good, very good | “Yes, I wish I were better informed” |
|---|---|---|---|---|
N (%) | N (%) | N (%) | % | |
Visual identification and differentiation of raw medicinal plants | 986 (44.9) | 842 (38.4) | 364 (16.6) | 41.0 |
Medicinal effect and areas of application of raw medicinal herbs | 704 (32.1) | 997 (45.5) | 491 (22.3) | 51.9 |
Medicinal effects and areas of application of processed HM products | 469 (21.3) | 1058 (48.3) | 665 (30.3) | 51.0 |
Potential unwanted side effects of raw or processed HM products | 774 (35.3) | 945 (43.1) | 473 (21.6) | 53.0 |
Potential unwanted interaction effects with other HM products | 992 (45.2) | 876 (40.0) | 324 (14.8) | 56.2 |
Safe dosage and safe use | 361 (16.5) | 908 (41.4) | 923 (42.1) | 43.4 |