Narratives of Herbal Medicine Utilisation in the United Kingdom: Scoping Literature Review.

ABSTRACT: Using thematic analysis of existing literature, this scoping review aims to explore the narratives of people using herbal medicine (HM) in the United Kingdom. Understanding who is using HM and why will enable better ways of facilitating the use of HM, as well as assist in designing future research. Ethnic groups were found to be primary users of HM in the United Kingdom. A sense of heritage continues to be important for these participants as it allows tradition and culture to stay alive within communities, as well as the ritualistic purposes of these plants. For women, another key demographic, concepts surrounding the naturalness of HMs are associated with the idea of femineity and self-healing. A reoccurring theme in the literature focusing on both ethnic groups and women's perceptions is

SUBMITTER: Longden-Naufal C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9452627 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature