Perceptions of drug-herbal interactions among Saudi Arabian individuals: An exploratory study

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Perceptions of drug-herbal interactions among Saudi Arabian individuals: An exploratory study

Anas Ali Alhur, Afrah Ali Alhur, ‏Amal mueidh Alshehri, Lama yahya Alshowail, AlHanouf Omair AlHarthi, Saba Hussein Alasmari, Khalid Oudah Alanazi, Abdullah Saed Misfer Aldawsri, Mohammed Eidah Hamed Alruqi, Aisha Hadi Alqahtani, Abdullah Yahya Alzahrani, Maryam Mohammed Alqarni, Kawkab Muteb Alharbi, Hawra Hussain AlNasser, Adil Ali Ayed
Int. J. Biosci. 23(6), 178-186, December 2023.
Copyright Statement: Copyright 2023; The Author(s).
License: CC BY-NC 4.0

Abstract

Herbal medicine with modern pharmaceutical medicine plays a significant role in global health sector as well in Saudi Arabian Individuals. Herbal medicine in Saudi Arabia is not just a health choice but is often intertwined with cultural and spiritual beliefs and poses potential risks while using with pharmaceutical medicine. The study aimed to assess the drug-herbal Interactions among Saudi Arabian Individuals. A cross-sectional survey design adopts to take data and analyses the data with Statistical Software. The study emphasizes the frequent use of herbal remedies in conjunction with pharmaceutical drugs, acknowledging a substantial awareness of potential interactions. It exposes significant gaps in comprehensive knowledge and diverse attitudes regarding these interactions. These results underscore the significance of patient education and emphasize the crucial responsibility of healthcare providers in addressing and overseeing the utilization of herbal remedies, particularly in multicultural and diverse environments.

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