Traditional Herbal Medicine in the Management of Chronic Diseases

Madhu Dubey  Swarnkar

doi:10.69968/ijisem.2025v4i1392-400

Authors

Madhu Dubey Swarnkar Assistant Professor (Chemistry), Govt MH Girls PG College, Jabalpur (MP).

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.69968/ijisem.2025v4i1392-400

Keywords:

Herbal medicine, Chronic disease, Knowledge, Belief, Perceived safety

Abstract

Traditional herbal medicines have been utilised for thousands of years to treat chronic ailments, but there are little scientific research on their knowledge, belief, and application. Participating participants' knowledge, belief in the efficacy, perceived safety, and use of herbal medicines for chronic illness management are the focus of this research. A total of 227 participants were asked to fill out a structured questionnaire that included questions about their demographics and statements that could be rated using a five-point Likert scale. Descriptive statistics showed a broad belief in the therapeutic effects of popular medicinal herbs and a reasonable level of knowledge with them. The frequency of herbal medicine use is significantly impacted by more knowledge and a larger belief in its efficacy, according to ANOVA and correlation studies. Perceived safety, on the other hand, greatly predicts the desire to continue using the medicine. The research results show that herbal medicines may be a useful supplementary intervention and call attention to the necessity of educational campaigns to promote informed use. The research sheds light on how to safely combine current methods of managing chronic diseases with traditional therapies.

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