How Many Americans Believe Alternative Medicines Work?
by SavvyRoo on Mar 24, 2015 | Views: 146 | Score: 0
| Percent that believe the following alternative medicines are effective | |
|---|---|
| Herbal medicine | 48 |
| Acupuncture | 46 |
| Homeopathy | 27 |
| Astrology | 5 |
%
Sources:
today.yougov.com

Almost half of Americans believe in the effectiveness of herbal medicines and acupuncture as alternatives to mainstream medicine. Other forms of alternative medicine, however, don't fool as many. A meager 5% ascribe actual medical value to astrology.