Prevalence of herbal medicine use for maternal conditions in Tanzania: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Studies reported the prevalence of herbal medicines used for various maternal conditions across regions in Tanzanian communities. However, the lack of a national estimate of herbal medicine use makes it challenging for policymakers, herbal medicine regulators, and healthcare practitioners to make informed decisions on herbal medicine-related policies and practices to optimize their contribution to maternal healthcare.

Citation:
Japhari HS, Rumisha SF, Nkoma JD, Peter EL. Prevalence of herbal medicine use for maternal conditions in Tanzania: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Frontiers in Pharmacology. 2025;16.

Keywords:
Tanzania; herbal medicines; magnitude; maternal conditions; prevalence

Abstract:
Studies reported the prevalence of herbal medicines used for various maternal conditions across regions in Tanzanian communities. However, the lack of a national estimate of herbal medicine use makes it challenging for policymakers, herbal medicine regulators, and healthcare practitioners to make informed decisions on herbal medicine-related policies and practices to optimize their contribution to maternal healthcare.