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The Use of Non-pharmacological Herbs in Treating Cough and Respiratory Symptoms in Saudi Arabia: a Multi-center Study
Abdullah A. Yousef, Abdullah Al-Shamrani, Alzahra Y. Alradhi, Fatimah M. Bukhamsen, Aqilah T. Alqassab, Sumayyah A. Kobeisy, Saleh AlHarbi, Halima AlalKami, Ahmed M. Alrashdan. Abstract |  Download PDF | |  Post | Background: Herbal medicinal products, a subgroup of complementary and alternative therapy (CAM), are widely used for pediatric respiratory symptoms in Saudi Arabia. However, regional variations and safety concerns remain understudied. Objective: This study examines the prevalence and patterns of herbal remedy use for cough and respiratory illness among Saudi children. Methods: A multi-center cross-sectional questionnaire-based study was conducted across five Saudi regions (N=475). Data were collected via a validated questionnaire (Cronbach’s α = 0.85) and analyzed using SPSS v25. Results: The mean age was 3.97 ± 3.60 years. Herbal remedy use was highest in the Western province (37.8%, p
Key words: Cough, Herb, Complementary Medicine, respiratory, traditional medicine.
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