Iran's Most Important Indigenous Medicinal Plants with Diuretic Properties: An Overview of Iranian Ethnobotanical Resources

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mehrdad Karimi ◽  
Leila Mahmoodnia ◽  
Sadegh Rezapour
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Urinary Retention ◽  
Complementary Therapies ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Medicinal Herbs ◽  
Present Review ◽  
Residual Urine ◽  
Review Study ◽  
Different Parts

By definition, urinary retention is called the inability to completely empty urine so that the volume of residual urine after discharge is higher than 100 cc and lower than 200 cc in the elderly. For the treatment of urinary retention, there are different therapeutic methods, such as traditional medicine and complementary therapies. One of the methods of traditional medicine is using medicinal plants. Medicinal herbs are effective on the treatment of many diseases due to their active and antioxidant ingredients. Many native medicinal plants of Iran are effective on the treatment of urinary retention and have diuretic properties. Thus, in this review, the effective medicinal plants of Iranian ethnobotanical resources on hemorrhoid were reported. In the present review study, a search for articles by the keywords hemorrhoid, ethnobotanical, and medicinal plants was done. A search on the databases, such as Scopus, ISI C, S ID, Mega Iran, and a number of other databases was performed. Search the databases, such as databases including Scopus, ISI C, S ID, and a number of other sites were Mgayran. Based on the results obtained, 45 herbs from different parts of Iran are traditionally used to treat urinary retention. Such medicinal plants as chicory, nettles, sorrel, milk, cheese, oleander, wild pistachio, fumitory, jujube, basil, nigella seeds, licorice, etc. are of the effective herbs.

Review on pharmacological and phytochemical prospects of traditional medicinal plant: Persicaria hydropiper (Smartweed)

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdul Nasir ◽  
Atif Ali Khan Khalil ◽  
Muhammad Zeeshan Bhatti ◽  
Ashfaq Ur Rehman ◽  
Jiayi Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plant ◽  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Northern Hemisphere ◽  
Biological Activities ◽  
Folk Medicine ◽  
Present Review ◽  
Polygonum Hydropiper ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Pharmacological Data ◽  
Different Parts

: Persicaria hydropiper (L.) Delarbre (family Polygonacea), commonly known as Polygonum hydropiper, is a popular medicinal plant used in traditional medicine. The plant is indigenous to the tropical northern hemisphere and temperate zone including China, Bangladesh, India, and Japan. The plant is used in folk medicine for numerous ailments such as hemorrhoids, antifertility, diarrhea, and dyspepsia. Its medicinal usage in Unani, Ayurveda, Siddha, and other traditional medicine is well-recognized. So far, a wide range of active phytochemicals of this plant has been identified, such as flavonoids, sulphated flavonoids, terpenoids, anthraquinones, steroids, coumarin, simple phenolics, and others. Pharmacological data reported in the literature suggest that various parts of P. hydropiper exhibit antimicrobial, antioxidant, hypoglycemic, antidepressant, cardioprotective, hepatoprotective, anticancer, and antifertility effects. The present review aim is to compile the coherently document research on the phytochemical, pharmacological, and biological activities of P. hydropiper from different parts of the globe.

scholarly journals An Overview of the Various Uses of Ephedra distachyaL. from the Past to the Present

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 82-86
Author(s):  
Mansureh Ghavam ◽  
Zeinab Soleimaninejad
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Scientific Evidence ◽  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Trial And Error ◽  
Traditional Medicines ◽  
Beneficial Effects ◽  
Ephedra Distachya ◽  
Ancient Times ◽  
Review Study

Background: Nowadays, many people believe in traditional medicines and use them for different diseases. Knowledge of medicinal plants and traditional medicine has been practiced for centuries through trial and error, and many important treatments for the disease have been passed down from one generation to the next. Ephedra is a valuable plant and has been used to treat diseases since ancient times. Accordingly, this study aims to comprehensively introduce Ephedra distachya L. in traditional medicine. Methods: In this review study, databases such as Google Scholar, SID, Scopus, and books on medicinal plants in Persian and English languages were searched to collect data. The keywords included "ephedra", "traditional medicine", "goat’s beard", and "medicinal plants". Results: Many resources highlighted the importance of using ephedra due to its useful properties. Experimental studies in traditional medicine show the effect of this plant in the prevention of diseases, such as asthma and bronchitis. Conclusion: Considering the beneficial effects of ephedra and scientific evidence about its effects, further studies are needed to better understand the use of this plant in traditional medicine.

scholarly journals Medicinal Plants With Antileishmanial Properties: A Review Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elham Gharirvand Eskandari ◽  
Mahbubeh Setorki ◽  
Monir Doudi
Keyword(s):  
Side Effects ◽  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Cutaneous Leishmaniasis ◽  
Medicinal Herbs ◽  
Effective Vaccine ◽  
Indigenous Plants ◽  
Synthetic Drugs ◽  
The Past ◽  
Review Study ◽  
Leishmania Parasites

Background: Leishmaniasis is an infectious disease caused by various species of the Leishmania parasites. An effective vaccine or drug to prevent the infestation or a suitable medication to cure the disease without side effects has not been provided yet. Objectives: The use of medicinal herbs in the treatment of many diseases, especially parasitic ones, dates back to prehistoric times. This article is a review study on these herbs used for the treatment of leishmaniasis. Methods: In this regard, we searched PubMed, Science Direct, and Google Scholar databases. We prepared this review on the treatment of cutaneous leishmaniasis with medicinal plants because of the prevalence of this disease, chemical drugs’ failure to fully control it, increase in the number of reports on drug resistance, and contradictory research on the side effects of synthetic drugs. Results: In general, the use of medicinal herbs for the treatment of various diseases has a long history. Because of Iran’s diverse climate and flora, we have the potential to identify the active herbal ingredients in different indigenous plants of the country and extract them to produce them on an industrial scale. Conclusion: In this article, several herbs used to treat cutaneous leishmaniasis from the past to today in Iran and other countries are studied and evaluated.

Phytotherapy in Anorexia: Effective Medicinal Plants on Appetit Based on Iranian Ethnobotanical Sources

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Majid Hamidi ◽  
Leila Mahmoodnia ◽  
Mahnaz Mardani
Keyword(s):  
Control System ◽  
Food Intake ◽  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Energy Homeostasis ◽  
Eating Behaviors ◽  
Effective Properties ◽  
Appetite Control ◽  
Environmental Signals ◽  
Review Study ◽  
Different Parts

Appetite is defined based on the regulators of the food-related variables that predict eating behaviors. It influences on energy homeostasis. Gastro-intestinal track is of the components of food intake and appetite control system. Environmental signals, including insulin, ghrelin, leptin, and centeral neuropeptides in the hypothalamus specify an individual's appetite. Medicinal plants are a natural and useful medicinal source in the treatment of diseases. Many native medicinal plants of Iran have effective properties on appetite. Thus, in this review, the effective medicinal plants of Iranian ethnobotanical resources on appetite were reported. In this review study, a search for articles by the keywords colic, ethnobotanical, and medicinal plants was done. A search on the databases, such as Scopus, ISI C, S ID, Mega Iran, and a number of other databases was performed. 26 herbs from different parts of Iran are traditionally used to treat anorexia. Such medicinal plants as sweet fennel, artichoke, rhubarb, chamomile, chicory, turnip, wild plum, pennyroyal, thistle, fumitory, salsify, etc. are of the most important medicinal plants affecting appetite.

Colic Phytotherapy in Iranian Ethnobotany: An Overview of the ffectiveness of the Most Important Native Medicinal Plants of Iran on olic Disease

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mehrdad Karimi ◽  
Mahnaz Mardani ◽  
Leila Mahmoodnia
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Health Effects ◽  
Medicinal Herbs ◽  
Tanacetum Parthenium ◽  
Gastrointestinal Problems ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Review Study ◽  
Sisymbrium Irio

Colon disorders and diseases are of the significant gastrointestinal problems. Medicinal plants have a wide range of health effects. Medicinal herbs are used in the treatment of various diseases. Many native medicinal plants of Iran have anti-colic effects. Thus, in this review, the medicinal plants of Iranian ethnobotanical resources with anti-colic effects were reported. In this review study, a search for articles by the keywords colic, ethnobotanical, and medicinal plants was done. A search on the databases, such as Scopus, ISI, SID, MegaIran, and a number of other databases was performed. Based on the review results of ethnobotanical sources, it was revealed that the medicinal herbs of chamomile, lote, yarrow, dill, Tanacetum parthenium, Sisymbrium irio, plantain, Damascus rose, licorice, garden sage, oregano, etc. are of the most important anticolic medicinal plants.

The Importance of Using Medicinal Plants and Natural Products in Order to Treat Depression, Regarding Iranian Traditional and Islamic Medicine and Laboratory Studies

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hamed Fathi ◽  
Mohammad Ali Ebrahimzadeh ◽  
Ramin Ataie ◽  
Shahram Eslami ◽  
Niusha Esmaealzadeh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Natural Products ◽  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Modern Medicine ◽  
Medicinal Herbs ◽  
Herbal Remedies ◽  
Common Disease ◽  
Islamic Medicine ◽  
Islamic Religion ◽  
Library Resources

Introduction: Depression is a chronic and common disease and is currently used to treat antidepressants such as tricyclics, which sometimes lead to the activity of certain brain chemicals called neurotransmitters. The use of chemical and industrial drugs by their patients can be due to the lack of treatment for depression. Therefore, in order to promote health, the use of natural products and herbs, and clinical trials and studies with traditional medicine approaches to the treatment of depression is important. In the past, natural products have also been used. The Qurchr('39')an and Islam, while analyzing the causes and phenomena of depression, have addressed the ways of its treatment. In particular, this study has been conducted in line with the on the revival of traditional Iranian and Islamic medicine, and it seems necessary. Material and Methods: In this paper, materials based on electronic library resources, including scientific articles and relevant books from foreign and domestic authoritative journals and websites, have been conducted with proper keyword searches. The medicinal herbs used in depression in traditional medicine and modern medicine, the teachings of the Islamic religion, the reports presented in this regard in English and Persian, and the experiences of the several years of research on various indigenous herbs seeking research You know, it was a benchmark for study and was studied after collection. Results: In traditional medicine, for the treatment of many diseases, such as depression and anxiety, some herbs such as Citrus aurantium L. and Ocimum basilicum have been known and used for many years. Studies on Echium amoenum L. and Feijoa sellowiana have also been carried out today. It is also used to treat acupuncture. In traditional medicine, and of course, Islam and the Quran, depression has been discussed and appropriate solutions have been presented. So that natural products derived from medicinal plants are known and recommended. Meanwhile, in Islam and the Qurchr('39')an, healthy, halal and herbal remedies have also been addressed. In ancient Traditional Iranian medicine, it has been given great importance to the theme of sport, heroism and its moral outcomes. Also, Islamic scholars believed in the benefits of spiritual education and its role in physical strengthening. Relaxing exercises also significantly reduced depression. Conclusion: Given that patients with depression may be susceptible to suicide due to frustration. The use of medicinal herbs and traditional medicine and Iranian medicine, in view of their desirable, natural and safe effects, is necessary. According to Islamic texts, practical commitment to Islamic beliefs can be a deterrent to many psychological disorders. Reading the Qurchr('39')an, believing in God, practicing the teachings of the Qurchr('39')an and prayer, and other divine duties are also effective in creating calm and promoting the health and treatment of diseases such as depression.

scholarly journals Compounds Antioxide of Extract Yellow and Green Bamboo Shoot

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 42
Author(s):  
Edy Soesanto
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin E ◽  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Pharmacological Treatment ◽  
Complementary Therapies ◽  
Bamboo Shoot ◽  
Food Ingredients ◽  
Antioxidant Compound ◽  
Bamboo Shoots ◽  
The World

Bamboo shoot is a plant that is very easy to find in Indonesia and can grow anywhere, bamboo shoot very cheap and has been used by people in the world as food ingredients since time ago. Beside that, bamboo shoot also has a function associated with the nature of hipokolesterolemi, so it can be used as an alternative non-pharmacological treatment or as a traditional medicine derived from medicinal plants (complementary therapies). This research is very determine the levels of phenol, plavonoid, and vitamin E from bamboo shoots yellow and green bamboo. Bamboo bamboo in thinly sliced and dried with 80 ° C oven for 24 hours and mashed to bamboo bamboo shoots and then extraction using 70% ethanol to be analyzed antioxidant content of phenol, plavonoid, and vitamin E by using spectrophotometer. The result of antioxidant compound, antioxidant compound of Vitamin E bamboo green bamboo shoot from yellow bamboo extract is 0,2864%, phenol antioxidant compound in bamboo green bamboo shoot extract bigger than yellow bamboo extract that is 2,3385%, antioxidant compound Plavonoid bamboo green bamboo shoot extract more great when compared with yellow bamboo extract that is equal to 0.02778%. Thus both bamboo shoot extract has a good antioxidant potential and can be used as a traditional medicine antiaterosklerosis derived from medicinal plants (complementary therapies).

INVENTARISASI DAN IDENTIFIKASI TUMBUHAN OBAT SUB ETNIS KUTAI DESA GENTING TANAH KECAMATAN KEMBANG JANGGUT KABUPATEN KUTAI KARTANEGARA KALIMANTAN TIMUR

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 107
Author(s):  
Anita Apriliana ◽  
Medi Hendra ◽  
Atila Sapitri
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Tropical Forests ◽  
Care Center ◽  
Medical Personnel ◽  
Medicinal Herbs ◽  
Health Care Center ◽  
Different Types

Indonesia has rich tropical forests will be diverse plants that can be used as a traditional medicine, ranging from roots, stems, leaves, until all fruit is of great value and can be used as a medicine for the health as well as from different tribe who were in Indonesia. Since old time sub etnic Kutai using different types of plants as a medicine because the lack of medical personnel and health care center in curing diseases. This study aims to find out the types of medicinal herbs used by tribes. The results there were 39 Medicinal plants used by tribes that is Serai, Sirih, Tumbuh daging, Kepius, Patah tulang, Kunyit root, Senuru , Mali wood, Prepat wood, lupun root, Kecubung, Terung pipit, Gelinggang, Beribit grass, Syurga leaf, Tapis bongol, Nyiur ongo, Singgah bini wood, Penggel habeng, Serkemudi grass, Tunjuk langit root, Kemet hitam, Pacar beleng, penggel putih, Ketotol grass, Kemantrah, Sahung wood, Tajerebo, Cula adem, Risip leaf, Lalang, Sampai root, Cancut haji jewa, Mersesat leaf, Lekop leaf, Kuku tupai, Kempis root, Kemet putih and Kedeme

scholarly journals INVENTARISASI TUMBUHAN OBAT DAN PEMANFAATANNYA SECARA TRADISIONAL OLEH MASYARAKAT DI DESA AMESIU KABUPATEN KONAWE, SULAWESI TENGGARA

PHARMACON ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 790
Author(s):  
Alkawi Alkawi ◽  
Sendy Beatrix Rondonuwu ◽  
Febby Ester Fany Kandou
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Medicinal Herbs ◽  
Research Results ◽  
Plant Families ◽  
The Village

ABSTRACT Amesiu village is one of the areas that has a considerable potency of medicinal plants. This study aims to inventory the types of plants used as medicine and to study the utilization of medicinal plants in the village of Pondidaha Pondidaha District Konawe. This study uses qualitative deskrpative method with data collection techniques through interviews, observations, and documentation. The data of the research results are analyzed descriptively and presented in the form of descriptions, tables and images. The results showed that in Amesiu Village there are 39 species of 27 plant families used by the community as traditional medicine materials. Organs or parts of plants that are utilized as the manufacture of medicinal herbs, namely roots, rhizomes, tubers, stems, bark, leaves, fruits and seeds. The most widely used part of plants as medicine is leaves. The processing process is done by boiling, shredded, pounded and burned. The most widely used way of processing is boiled. Types of diseases that can be treated with medicinal plants as many as 31 types of diseases.  Keywords : Inventory, Medicinal Plants, Amesiu Village ABSTRAKDesa Amesiu merupakan salah satu wilayah yang memiliki potensi tumbuhan obat yang cukup banyak. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menginventarisasi jenis-jenis tumbuhan yang dimanfaatkan sebagai obat  dan untuk mengkaji pemanfaatan tumbuhan obat di Desa Amesiu Kecamatan Pondidaha Kabupaten Konawe. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode deskrptif kualitatif dengan teknik pengumpulan data melalui wawancara, observasi, dan dokumentasi. Data hasil penelitian dianalisis secara deskriptif dan disajikan dalam bentuk deskripsi, tabel dan  gambar. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa di Desa Amesiu terdapat 39 spesies dari 27 famili tumbuhan yang dimanfaatkan oleh masyarakat sebagai bahan pengobatan tradisional. Organ atau bagian tumbuhan yang dimanfaaatkan sebagai pembuatan ramuan obat yaitu akar, rimpang, umbi, batang, kulit batang, daun, buah dan biji. Bagian tumbuhan yang paling banyak digunakan sebagai obat yaitu daun. Proses pengolahan dilakukan dengan cara direbus, diparut, ditumbuk dan dibakar. Cara pengolahan yang paling banyak digunakan adalah direbus. Jenis penyakit yang dapat diobati dengan tumbuhan obat sebanyak 31 jenis penyakit.  Kata kunci : Inventarisasi, Tumbuhan Obat, Desa Amesiu

scholarly journals Study of Traditional Uses of Medicinal Plants (Herbs) of Hilly Areas of Lekhnath Municipality

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
pp. 82-89
Author(s):  
Om Prasad Dwa
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Interdisciplinary Studies ◽  
Medicinal Herbs ◽  
General Survey ◽  
Traditional Use ◽  
Traditional Uses ◽  
Traditional Medicinal Plants ◽  
Participatory Techniques

The present work is based on the exploration of traditional use medicinal plants ethonobotanically, of Lekhnath Municipliaty, Kaski. A general survey and study of medicinal plants, particularly wild and cultivated herbs was conducted from 1st Oct. 2012 to 30th Apr. 2013.This paper deals about 24 species of medicinal herbs belong to 21 families. Included families are Amaranthaceae, Asteraceae (4), Cannabinaceae, Caryophyllaceae, Chenopodiaceae, Commelinaceae, Crassulaceae, Cyperaceae, Dioscoreaceae, Euphorbiaceae, Labiatae, Leguminosae, liliaceae, Malvaceae, Nyctaginaceae, Oxalidaceae, Primulaceae, Scrophulariaceae, Trapaceae, Urticaceae and Zingiberaceae.This result was based on survey carried out consulting participatory techniques to collect detailed information about collection and utilization of traditional medicinal plants at that area. Important information and other details about the respective plants were collected by discussion with native inhaler, traditional medicine practitioners and villagers. Showing them the sample of the plants.  Janapriya Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies Vol. 2, No.1 (December 2013), page: 82-89

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