Factors Influencing Use of Medicinal Herbs

@article{Krsnik2024FactorsIU,
  title={Factors Influencing Use of Medicinal Herbs},
  author={Sabina Krsnik and Karmen Erjavec},
  journal={Journal of Patient Experience},
  year={2024},
  volume={11},
  url={https://api.semanticscholar.org/CorpusID:268688335}
}
There is a need to create a new approach to integrative medicine policy and the use of medicinal herbs in Slovenia by developing educational programs, training professionals, establishing guidelines for the safe and effective use of herbs, and advocating for reimbursement by health insurance companies.
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