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Original ArticleInternational Journal of Pharmaceutical InvestigationVol. 16 | Issue 3 | 2026 | pp. 990–996Open access
Exploring the Use of Traditional Herbs in Cardiovascular Patients Adverse Effects and Treatment Outcomes at King Salman Hospital, Hail City
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- 1 Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, University of Ha’il, 2240/Hail, SAUDI ARABIA.
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Published in International Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation
Correspondence: Nasrin E. Khalifa
Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, University of Ha’il, 2240/Hail, SAUDI ARABIA.
Email: n.aldirdiri@uoh.edu.sa
Copyright: © 2026 Manuscript Technomedia. This is an open access article.
- Published:
- Jun 11, 2026
- Received:
- Jan 9, 2026
- Accepted:
- May 11, 2026
How to cite
Khalifa, N. E., Fayez, G., Altamimi, J., Alanazi, H., Soud, M., Alanazi, R., & Alshammari, H. (2026). Exploring the Use of Traditional Herbs in Cardiovascular Patients Adverse Effects and Treatment Outcomes at King Salman Hospital, Hail City. International Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation, 16(3), 990–996. https://doi.org/10.5530/ijpi.20260537
Abstract
Background
Although herbal remedies are commonly utilized among cardiovascular patients in Saudi Arabia, regional data from Hail remains limited. Objective: The present research investigated prevalence, patterns, motivations, and safety perceptions of herbal medicine use among 200 cardiovascular patients in Hail.
Materials and Methods
A hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted from January to March 2024 using a validated Arabic questionnaire.
Results
Among participants (mean age 55.2±12.4 years), 62.5% reported herbal medicine use, primarily ginger (34.5%), mint (30.2%), and fenugreek (22.8%). Symptom management (48.4%) and cultural traditions (32.6%) were key motivations. Only 28.3% disclosed herb use to physicians.
Conclusion
High herbal medicine use with low physician disclosure rates highlights the need for targeted patient education and improved provider-patient communication in Hail region.
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Article metadata
| Title | Exploring the Use of Traditional Herbs in Cardiovascular Patients Adverse Effects and Treatment Outcomes at King Salman Hospital, Hail City |
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| Authors | Nasrin E. Khalifa; Ghaida Fayez; Jomana Altamimi; Hanan Alanazi; Maha Soud; Ryam Alanazi; Haya Alshammari |
| Affiliations | Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, University of Ha’il, 2240/Hail, SAUDI ARABIA.; Pharm D students, College of Pharmacy, University of Ha’il, SAUDI ARABIA. |
| Corresponding author | n.aldirdiri@uoh.edu.sa |
| Journal | International Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation |
| Volume / Issue | Vol. 16, Issue 3 (2026) |
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