A questionnaire-based study for weight loss by using herbal drugs in Dammam (Eastern Region), Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Author(s) -
Wasim Ahmad,
Ayaz Ahmad,
Mohammad Daud Ali,
Y. Aynehchi Gh. Amin,
SukainahA Sheikh,
Anjum Usmani,
RawanA Otaibi,
SarahA Rashidi,
NouraA Salih,
OmniaA Mostafa
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
journal of pharmacy and bioallied sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.268
H-Index - 36
eISSN - 0976-4879
pISSN - 0975-7406
DOI - 10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_102_19
Subject(s) - medicine , overweight , obesity , weight loss , traditional medicine , herbal tea , environmental health , biochemistry , chemistry , antioxidant
Obesity is a common health problem and it is increasing around the world. Herbal drugs are the most commonly used alternative treatment for weight reduction. The aim of this study was to identify the most commonly used plants for the treatment of obesity or to reduce the weight of patients with obesity and to determine the usage rate of herbal drugs in Dammam, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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