Table 4 Methods to prepare plants for gynecological infections reported by NYC Haitians (n = 100 women for a total of 2484 use reports)
From: Haitian women in New York City use global food plants for women’s health
Method of treatment | Number of use reports by Haitian women |
|---|---|
Intimate wash | 504 |
Tea/beverage | 491 |
Steam | 70 |
Douche | 46 |
Vaginal suppository | 39 |
Bath | 37 |
Topical application | 6 |
Consumption | 4 |
Massage | 2 |
Unspecified | 27 |