Table 2

Types of complementary and alternative medicine used by the ischemic stroke patients.

Itemsn (%)
Cauterization45 (29.61)
Quran recitation44 (28.95)
Zamzam (drinking of holy water)43 (28.29)
Honey43 (28.29)
Black seeds29 (19.08)
Cupping25 (16.45)
Massage11 (7.24)
Herbal mixture10 (6.58)
Murrah3 (1.97)
Vitamins and minerals1 (0.66)
Acupuncture1 (0.66)