scholarly journals The Trend of Scientific Productions on the Use of Herbal Medicines in Metabolic Disorders in the Middle East Countries

2021 ◽  
Vol In Press (In Press) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ozra Tabatabaei-Malazy ◽  
Shekoufeh Nikfar ◽  
Mohammad Abdollahi ◽  
Bagher Larijani
Keyword(s):  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Middle East ◽  
Herbal Medicine ◽  
Time Trend ◽  
Metabolic Disorders ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Herbal Medicines ◽  
Subject Area ◽  
Publication Number ◽  
Middle East Countries

Context: Prevalence of metabolic disorders, type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), dyslipidemia, obesity, metabolic syndrome (MetS), and osteoporosis has been increased. Herbal medicine is an accessible, safe, and low-cost option in managing and caring for metabolic disorders. We conducted a bibliometric analysis of global scientific productions in herbal medications and metabolic disorders in the Middle East countries. Study Selection: Our search terms were “diabetes”, “dyslipidemia”, “obesity”, “osteoporosis”, “metabolic syndrome”, “herb”, and “herbal medicine” in Middle East countries through the Scopus database until January 2020. We analyzed the data regarding publication year, main journal, geographical distribution, document type, subject area, co-authorship network, the h-index of citations by Scopus analysis tools, Visualizing Scientific Landscapes (VOSviewer) version 1.6.4, and SPSS version 15. Results: Among 6408 global publications, most of the papers (> 85%) were original articles, and mostly (44.26%) were about dyslipidemia. A significant time-trend was shown in the number of documents (P < 0.001), mostly in 2019. Medicine and pharmacology were subject areas in > 80% of papers. The top country in the global publication number was Iran. The highest cited papers in dyslipidemia, obesity and osteoporosis were original articles from Turkey and Egypt, but in T2DM and MetS the highest cited paper was a review article from Iran. The top sources were “Phytotherapy Research” and “the Journal of Ethnopharmacology”. The top institutes were from Egypt, Iran, and Saudi Arabia and the principal author in the co-authorship network assessment was from Iran. Conclusions: The time-trend growth in producing scholarly papers in the studied disorders is appreciated, but more evidence-based articles are still needed.

Nano Phytomedicine Based Delivery System for CNS Disease

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (9) ◽  
pp. 661-673 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammed Asadullah Jahangir ◽  
Chettupalli Anand ◽  
Abdul Muheem ◽  
Sadaf Jamal Gilani ◽  
Mohamad Taleuzzaman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Herbal Medicine ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Herbal Medicines ◽  
Herbal Drugs ◽  
Widespread Acceptance ◽  
The Central Nervous System ◽  
Low Toxicity ◽  
Ancient Times ◽  
Plant Sources ◽  
Herbal Formulations

Herbal medicines are being used since ancient times and are an important part of the alternative and traditional medicinal system. In recent decades, scientists are embracing herbal medicines based on the fact that a number of drugs that are currently in use are derived directly or indirectly from plant sources. Moreover, herbal drugs have lesser side effects, albeit are potentially strong therapeutic agents. The herbal medicine market is estimated to be around US $62 billion globally. Herbal medicine has gained widespread acceptance due to its low toxicity, low cost, ease of accessibility and efficacy in treating difficult diseases. Safety and efficacy are another important factors in the commercialization process of herbal medicines. Nanotechnology has been shown to be potentially effective in improving the bioactivity and bioavailability of herbal medicines. Development of nano-phytomedicines (or by reducing the size of phytomedicine), attaching polymers with phytomedicines and modifying the surface properties of herbal drugs, have increased the solubility, permeability and eventually the bioavailability of herbal formulations. Novel formulations such as niosomes, liposomes, nanospheres, phytosomes etc., can be exploited in this area. This article reviews herbal medicines, which have prominent activity in the Central Nervous System (CNS) disorders and reported nano-phytomedicines based delivery systems.

scholarly journals Menopause and metabolic syndrome in the Middle East countries; a systematic review and meta-analysis study

2018 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 357-364 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ozra Tabatabaei-Malazy ◽  
Shirin Djalalinia ◽  
Hamid Asayesh ◽  
Yalda Shakori ◽  
Mohammad Esmaeili Abdar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Middle East ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Analysis Study ◽  
Middle East Countries

Prevalence of metabolic syndrome in Middle-East countries: Meta-analysis of cross-sectional studies

2018 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 195-201 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alireza Ansarimoghaddam ◽  
Hosein Ali Adineh ◽  
Iraj Zareban ◽  
Sohrab Iranpour ◽  
Ali HosseinZadeh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Middle East ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Middle East Countries ◽  
Cross Sectional Studies

Factors affecting entrepreneurial intentions among Kuwaitis

2016 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 18-34 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wajeeh Elali ◽  
Badriah Al-Yacoub
Keyword(s):  
Middle East ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Subject Area ◽  
Risk Tolerance ◽  
Influential Factors ◽  
Entrepreneurial Intentions ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Need For Achievement ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Middle East Countries

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine the key influential factors that affect the entrepreneurial intentions of Kuwaiti nationals. Design/methodology/approach – This study was carried out by a survey method, using a questionnaire that targeted all Kuwaiti nationals over 18 who had the possibility of becoming entrepreneurs. The respondents’ perceptions of six antecedents that could influence entrepreneurial intentions were analyzed and assessed using correlation and regression statistics. Findings – The findings of this study clearly show that social networking, risk tolerance, the need for achievement as well as self-efficacy play a significant role in the entrepreneurial intentions of Kuwaiti nationals. The study also found that the need for achievement was the most important factor that affects whether or not these young Kuwaitis would wish to have their own business. It was also ascertained that both opportunity recognition and the accessibility of resources do not have any significant influence over their entrepreneurial intentions. Research limitations/implications – Although this study used a framework that was consistent with previous research studies, it did not include certain factors, which might also impact entrepreneurial intentions. Moreover, the quantitative approach used in this study may tend to obscure the relationship between variables, which could inevitably lead to biased results. However, the results obtained from this study may provide further insight into the subject area and prove beneficial to policymakers, researchers, and educators. Originality/value – Empirical studies that investigate the factors that influence the entrepreneurial intentions among the people of the Middle East and GCC countries are considerably scarce. This study thus serves to augment the currently limited literature on the entrepreneurial intentions among people in developing Middle East countries, particularly that of Kuwaitis.

scholarly journals Prospects of creating a new medicine based on biologically active substances of bearberry leaves for correction of the metabolic syndrome

2021 ◽  
pp. 54-61
Author(s):  
N. Chaika ◽  
O. Koshovyi ◽  
M. Mazen ◽  
A. Kravchenko ◽  
A. Kovalyova ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Insulin Resistance ◽  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Metabolic Disorders ◽  
Gallstone Disease ◽  
Herbal Medicines ◽  
Biologically Active ◽  
Hypolipidemic Activity ◽  
Large Set ◽  
Dry Extract ◽  
The Metabolic Syndrome

Topicality. The metabolic syndrome is pathogenetically interrelated metabolic disorders in the condition of a sick person. A large set of factors is involved in its occurrence. Risk factors include genetic predisposition, overeating, insulin resistance, obesity, bad habits, hypodynamics, stress and unfavorable environmental conditions. First of all, defects of the lipid and carbohydrate metabolism provoke a cascade of genetic, metabolic, hormonal, nervous, inflammatory and other reactions and disorders in cells, tissues and organs, causing the metabolic syndrome and associated diseases, such as diabetes, kidney and gallstone disease, hypertension, platelet hyperaggregation, etc. Therefore, the rational use of synthetic and herbal medicines in the complex correction of these disorders can slow down the development of the metabolic syndrome. Aim. To develop the method for obtaining a dry modified extract from bearberry, study its chemical composition, hypoglycemic and hypolipidemic activity in order to determine the prospects of its use for the correction of the metabolic syndrome. Materials and methods. The study object was a dry extract of bearberry leaves modified with cysteine. HPLC and spectrophotometry were used to analyze the extract obtained. The hypoglycemic and hypolipidemic activity of dry extracts of bearberry was studied in rats with insulin resistance. Results and discussion. The method for obtaining a dry modified extract from bearberry leaves was developed by adding cysteine. Phenologlycoside (arbutin), 2 phenolic acids (gallic and ellagic), 6 flavonoids, 8 saponins were identified in the extract, and their quantitative content was determined. Hyperoside and catechin were dominant among flavonoids, and ursolic acid, uvaol, and lupeol prevailed among saponins. The content of the main groups of phenolic compounds was determined in the extract by spectrophotometry. The introduction of the dry extract from bearberry leaves modified with cysteine has a normalizing effect on metabolic disorders on the background of a high-fructose diet; therefore, it can be a promising agent for the correction of the metabolic syndrome. Conclusions. As a result of the research conducted, a new dry extract from bearberry leaves modified with cysteine has been created. The phytochemical composition, hypoglycemic and hypolipidemic activities of the extract have been studied, indicating the prospects for its use to correct the metabolic syndrome.

scholarly journals Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine Plays a Role in the Liver, Kidney, and Intestine to Ameliorate Hyperuricemia according to Experimental Studies

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
Li Xu ◽  
Li Li Lu ◽  
Jian Dong Gao
Keyword(s):  
Herbal Medicine ◽  
Metabolic Disorders ◽  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Herbal Medicines ◽  
Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine ◽  
Chinese Herbal ◽  
Stage Renal Disease ◽  
End Stage ◽  
Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicines

In the last few decades, hyperuricemia has drawn increasing attention owing to its global prevalence. Observational surveys have manifested that there is a relation between hyperuricemia and increased risks of hypertension, chronic kidney disease, cardiovascular events, metabolic disorders, end stage renal disease, and mortality. As alternatives, Traditional Chinese medicinal herbs have demonstrated concrete effects in mitigating hyperuricemia in different experiments. Researchers have made efforts to investigate the role of herbal medicine in attenuating hyperuricemia. This review focuses on traditional Chinese herbal medicines that have been reported to ameliorate hyperuricemia in experimental studies.

Investment attractiveness assessment of the petroleum in the Middle East countries

2019 ◽  
pp. 48-52
Author(s):  
L.A. Studenikina ◽  
◽  
D.O. Tyrtyshova ◽  
G.S. Naryshkin ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Middle East ◽  
Middle East Countries

Musikalisasi Syi’ir Aqoid Kiai Zaini Mun’im dan Budidaya Tanaman Obat Keluarga (Toga) di Pesantren Nurul Jadid Probolinggo

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 47-58
Author(s):  
Khodijatul Qodriyah
Keyword(s):  
Herbal Medicine ◽  
Herbal Medicines ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Middle Term

The lack of students’ knowledge of their teachers’ works and the less of their consciousness to the environment are crucial problems in some islamic boardingschool, especially in Nurul Jadid. These issues will be settled by implementation of religious preaching (dakwah) with poem (syi’ir) in Syu’abul Iman of Kiai Zaini Mun’im and prefentive action to the illness through herbal medicines of family crops medicine (tanaman obat keluarga). The program is undertaken with some phases, including planting family crops medicine, making herbal medicines, musicalisation of poem in book of Syu’abul Iman, socialization of the herbal medicine and musical poem of Syu’abul Iman. These phases have been structured with long-term, middle-term, and short-term programs which were finished during approximately 4 months (Augustus – November 2019). The involvement of many parties, such as activists of environment in Nurul Jadid, has strongly influenced on the successful implementation of these programs.Keywords: Family Crops Medicine, Nurul Jadid Islamic Boardingschool, Book of Syu’abul Iman

Herbal Medicine: Clinical Perspective & Regulatory Status

2020 ◽  
Vol 23 ◽  
Author(s):  
Md Abul Barkat ◽  
Anjali Goyal ◽  
Harshita Abul Barkat ◽  
Mohammad Salauddin ◽  
Faheem Hyder Pottoo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Herbal Medicine ◽  
Herbal Medicines ◽  
New Drugs ◽  
Herbal Drugs ◽  
Clinical Perspective ◽  
Regulatory Status ◽  
Novel Drugs ◽  
History Of ◽  
Pros And Cons ◽  
Health Complications

Abstract:: Herbal medicines pays an important in treating the vaious diseases mainly due to the their potentially high therapeutic values and also due to the better acceptance of vaioruspatient under different health complications. The herbal medicine practice involves use of part of plant, entire plant or the selectctive isolated phytomedicineand the use and practices based on these has its pros and cons and has been greatly affected during the dawn. The search of new drugs during scientific era revives the interest in discovery of herbal drugs from different natural resources during 20th century. The present modern healthcare system invovlves utilization drugs and 50% of them are of ofnaural origin. Herbal drug disocovery found to be highly costly affair with low success rate and it hinders the further progress in utilizting the phytomedicine in treating the various deseases. But in recent years there is an increase in the search interest of herbal drugs mainly by the pharmaceutical industry and those invoves in the search of novel drugs from the herbs. Discovery of such new novel phytomedicines has to overcomes various challenges in indentification of active extracts and their toxicity, advereffects, herb drug interaction and importantly their regulatory requirments. The present review mainly focused on the history of herbal medicine, current clinical perspective, pharmaceutical, and regulatory challenges as well as its clinical presentation. Moreover, problems encountered in drug discovery from herbal resources and its possible solutions are delineated.

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