Induction of apoptosis by essential oil of Dracocephalum kotschyi on Trichomonas vaginalis.

Background: Trichomonas vaginalis is a protist parasite that causes trichomoniasis, a sexually transmitted disease. Metronidazole is the current treatment for trichomoniasis. However, this drug can provoke severe side effects, and some strains present resistance, making the development of alternative treatments for trichomoniasis urgent.

Induction of apoptosis by hydroalcoholic and methanolic extract of on .

() causes trichomoniasis, a sexually transmitted infection. () belongs to the family of . Its antispasmodic and analgesic properties are well known in Iran.