Efficacy of topical galbanum oil with dry cupping in hospitalized COVID-19 patients: A randomized open-label clinical trial.

Objective: This study was designed to detect the therapeutic effects of galbanum oil plus dry cupping (a Persian medicine-based method) in hospitalized patients with coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19).

Materials And Methods: In this randomized controlled trial, 60 hospitalized COVID-19 patients with positive polymerase chain reaction test (PCR), pulmonary involvement and blood oxygen saturation (SpO2) ≤93 mmHg, were randomly assigned into two groups to take the standard therapeutic regimen alone or alongside cupping and topical galbanum oil ( oleo-gum resin) for 3-5 days. The SpO2 level, the severity of signs and symptoms of patients and laboratory parameters were compared between the two groups.

Lavender () syrup as an adjunct to standard care in patients with mild to moderate COVID-19: An open-label, randomized, controlled clinical trial.

Objective: ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has been associated with clinical signs characterized by fever, fatigue and cough. Our study aimed to assess the efficacy of a Persian medicine formulation, lavender syrup, as an add-on to standard care in patients with mild to moderate COVID-19.

Materials And Methods: In this clinical trial which was conducted in Gorgan (Iran), 84 male and female COVID-19 outpatients were randomly allocated to either lavender syrup receiving 9 ml/twice/day for 21 days with standard conventional care or control groups.

A randomized controlled trial on the seeds of Sophora alopecuroides var. alopecuroides for the treatment of acute heroin withdrawal syndrome.

Background: and purpose: The seeds of Sophora alopecuroides var. alopecuroides have attenuated the acute opium withdrawal syndrome in humans. Therefore, the efficacy and safety of a standardized extract of the plant for the treatment of acute heroin withdrawal syndrome was evaluated in abstinent heroin addicts.

Efficacy and safety of oral Nigella sativa oil for symptomatic treatment of knee osteoarthritis: A double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial.

Background And Purpose: The oil of Nigella sativa (NS) seeds has analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects. Therefore, the efficacy and safety of NS oil in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis were evaluated.

Materials And Methods: One hundred and sixteen patients aged 50-70 years were randomly assigned to take 2.

Effect of Lavender ( L.) syrup on olfactory dysfunction in COVID-19 infection: A pilot controlled clinical trial.

Objective: The effect of lavender syrup on COVID-19-induced olfactory dysfunction OD has been assessed in this study.

Materials And Methods: This pilot clinical trial was conducted in Gonbad-E-Kavoos (Golestan province, Iran). Twenty-three outpatients with COVID-19 and OD in lavender group took 9 ml of lavender syrup/bid for 3 weeks along with the standard COVID-19 treatments and 20 patients in control group took only standard COVID-19 treatments.

Rhus coriaria L., a new candidate for controlling metabolic syndrome: a systematic review.

Objectives: Rhus coriaria L. (RC) is a deciduous shrub with several pharmacological activities. Evidence of the effects of RC on weight, hyperlipidaemia, hypertension and diabetes mellitus have been presented in this study.

The Efficacy of on Liver Enzymes in Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: A Randomized Double-Blind Clinical Trial.

Objective: This study aimed to appraise the potential effects of preparation on nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).

Design: In the randomized, double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trials, seventy-four patients with NAFLD were prescribed either 1 g powder or placebo three times in a day for 12 weeks. All patients were provided the lifestyle modification instructions and recommended following them precisely.

The Efficacy of Seed on Liver Enzymes in Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: A Randomized Double-Blind Clinical Trial.

Objective: This study aims to evaluate the effects of () seed on liver enzymes and ultrasound patterns in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).

Design: In this randomized double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial, 74 patients with NAFLD were administered either 2 g or placebo twice daily for 12 weeks. All patients were advised to follow the recommendations for daily exercise and diet modification.

The Effects of Myrtle () and Clindamycin Topical Solution in the Treatment of Mild to Moderate Acne Vulgaris: A Comparative Split-Face Study.

Objectives: Although Acne vulgaris is a chronic skin disease, which its standard treatment causes therapeutic limitations and some common adverse effects, medicinal plants can be effective in treatment with low adverse effects as combination therapy. Myrtle () has some beneficial properties, which has been administered topically and orally for some skin diseases in Persian medicine. This study aimed to compare the efficacy and safety of Myrtle formula and 1% clindamycin topical solution.

A Randomized, Triple-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Add-On Clinical Trial to Evaluate the Efficacy of in Uncontrolled Hypertension.

(EO) has some cardiovascular effects, and there are some animal studies that show its antihypertensive effect. This study was conducted to determine the effect of combination of EO with standard therapy on the systolic blood pressure (SBP) and diastolic blood pressure (DBP) in patients with uncontrolled hypertension. This was a randomized, triple-blind, placebo-controlled, 8-week study.

The Effect of a Persian Medicine Massage (Dalk and Ghamz) on Neck Pain and Disability in Nonspecific Chronic Neck Pain.

Background: This study was conducted to investigate the effect of Dalk and Ghamz on pain and disability in patients with nonspecific chronic neck pain.

Patients And Methods: This study was conducted on 37 patients with nonspecific chronic neck pain. Dalk and Ghamz massage were performed once a week for four sessions and the neck pain was evaluated by visual analog scale (VAS).

Comparison between Golnar product and placebo in heavy menstrual bleeding: A double-blind randomized clinical trial.

Objective: Golnar product is a poly herbal formulation advised by Persian medicine to control heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB). This study was conducted to compare the efficacy of this product with placebo in patients with HMB.

Materials And Methods: In this double-blind randomized clinical trial, 100 women with HMB were randomly assigned into two groups.

Effects of (Valerian) on tension-type headache: A randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind clinical trial.

Objective: Tension-type headache is the most frequent type of headache. Considering the effectiveness of (Valerian) in treatment of some types of headache, the effect of valerian root was studied in patients with tension-type headache.

Materials And Methods: The current study is a double-blind randomized clinical trial that was conducted in Shams Hospital of Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran, from January to June 2018.

Comparison of Auricular Therapy with Sham in Children with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Several studies have shown the clinical effects of auricular therapy for some neuropsychological disorders. The aim of this study is to compare the effectiveness of auricular therapy with the sham procedure in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Randomized sham-controlled trial.

Effect of a Persian medicine preparation, , on constipation in patients with hypertension.

Background: Constipation is a common and prevalent digestive problem. Forcing and straining due to constipation may have a negative effect on some parts of the body, including the heart. The aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of (a kind of whey) on functional constipation in hypertensive patients.

Effect of Cedar () topical solution in mild to moderate acne vulgaris: a randomized clinical study.

Background: Acne is the most prevalent skin disease in the world and antibiotics as its standard treatments have limited and also adverse effects. Cedar () has medicinal properties like antibacterial activity and is used topically for treatment of some kinds of skin problems in Persian medicine. The aim of this study was to evaluation the efficacy of topical cedar solution of acne vulgaris.

Effect of Capsule, a Traditional Compound Herbal Product on Oligomenorrhea in Patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Three-Arm, Open-label, Randomized, Controlled Trial.

Background: Oligomenorrhea is a common complaint in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). There are some useful medicinal recommendations such as product (include fennel fruits, carrot seeds, chaste tree fruits) in Iranian traditional medicine for the treatment of oligomenorrhea in PCOS. Hence, the present investigation was designed to compare capsule with metformin on the oligomenorrhea.

Antihypertensive efficacy and safety of Vaccinium arctostaphylos berry extract in overweight/obese hypertensive patients: A randomized, double-blind and placebo-controlled clinical trial.

Objectives: To evaluate the antihypertensive efficacy and safety of a standardized Vaccinium arctostaphylos (V. arctostaphylos) berry hydro-alcoholic extract in the overweight/obese hypertensive patients.

Design: Randomized placebo-controlled trial.

The Importance of Sleep Hygiene in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome from the View of Iranian Traditional Medicine and Modern Medicine.

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is known as the most common hormonal disorder in women at reproductive age. Recent studies have revealed a high prevalence of sleep disorders in PCOS, suggesting that it is an amendable factor for these patients; however, the sleep was not considered in their treatment plan. According to the Iranian traditional medicine (ITM), sleep is an important item in the lifestyle modification of all diseases.

A systematic review on the cardiovascular pharmacology of Gaertn.

The (EO) fruit has traditionally been considered as a cardioactive medication and has demonstrated remarkable cardiovascular effects in the pharmacological literature. The present study systematically reviews EO's potential for prevention and therapy of cardiovascular diseases (CVD). PubMed, ScienceDirect, Scopus, Proquest, Ebsco, Google, Google Scholar, Ovid, and Cochrane databases were searched from 1966 to 2017 for the English and non-English literature using the terms including the cognates of EO including , Indian gooseberry, and together with antioxidant, arrhythmia, cardioprotective, cardiotoxicity, heart disease, heart failure, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, myocardial dysfunction, and oxidative stress.

Effect of (Lemon balm) on Sexual Dysfunction in Women: A Double- blind, Randomized, Placebo-controlled Study.

Hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD) is the most prevalent female sexual dysfunction (FSD) and its bio-psychosocial multifactorial etiology justifies its multifaceted treatment. In Persian Medicine (PM), the weakness of the main organs (heart, brain and liver) is one of the important causes of lack of sexual desire; hence, their strengthening is a priority during treatment. is one of the medicinal plants with tonic characteristics for the main organs in PM and was used for treatment in this study.

Efficacy and safety of Amla (Phyllanthus emblica L.) in non-erosive reflux disease: a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial.

Background: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is one of the most common gastrointestinal complaints. GERD, caused by the reflux of stomach contents into the esophagus, leads to troublesome symptoms such as heartburn and regurgitation. It is classified into two types: erosive esophagitis, characterized by visible esophageal mucosa erosion in endoscopy, and non-erosive reflux disease (NERD).