Efficacy of an Oral Solution Containing Five Herbal Extracts in the Treatment of Urolithiasis: A Randomized, Single-blind, Placebo-controlled Clinical Trial.

Objective: The high prevalence of urolithiasis and its recurrence entail the preparation of an efficient drug with the least side effects. , , , (corn silk), and are herbal remedies utilized in traditional medicine for urolithiasis. This study aimed to assess the efficiency of these plants' extracts in treating urolithiasis.

Marsh Mallow (Althaea officinalis L.) and Its Potency in the Treatment of Cough.

Althaea officinalis has been traditionally used for management of cough and other respiratory problems. The aim of this review article was to evaluate its efficacy in modern research according to its traditional beliefs. All information was extracted from scientific resources of PubMed Central, ScienceDirect, Wiley, Springer, SID, accessible books, reports, and theses.

The Chemical Composition and Anti-mycobacterial Activities of and Essential Oils.

Background: Microbial resistance to antibiotics and their adverse effects related to these antibiotics are a matter of global public health in the 21th century. The emergence of drug-resistant strains, has gained the interest of the scientists to discover new antimicrobial agents from the essential oil of medicinal plants.

Methods: Anti-mycobacterial effects of Trachyspermum copticum and Pelargonium graveolens essential oils were determined against multi-drug resistant clinical strains of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, Mycobacterium kansasii, Mycobacterium fortuitum and standard strain of Mycobacterium tuberculosis H37Rv by a Broth micro-dilution method.

Evening Primrose () Oil in Management of Female Ailments.

with the common name of "evening primrose" is containing a valuable fixed oil with commercial name of EPO. Evening primrose oil has two types of omega-6-fatty acid including linoleic acid (60%-80%) and γ-linoleic acid (8%-14%). Essential fatty acids are considered as essential compounds for body health, especially among women.

Morus alba (mulberry), a natural potent compound in management of obesity.

Obesity is defined as body mass index, higher than 30 kg/m, which are associated with diverse diseases including type 2 diabetes, hypertension, coronary diseases, certain cancers, osteoarthritis and dyslipidemia. The subject of this review article was to evaluate the potency of Morus alba or "mulberry" as natural potent anti-obesity agent in management of obesity. For writing this manuscript, we searched in all accessible international databases, electronic resources (PubMed, Science Direct, Springer, Wiley and Google), unpublished data (R&D reports, thesis and dissertation).

as Valuable Plant in Management of Women's Health.

This review paper evaluates use of extracts as a popular female plant in management of different ailments of women. Information in this paper was gathered from accessible sources (PubMed, Science Direct, Springer, Wiley, and Google), and traditional books (Persian or English modern traditional books), unpublished data (R&D reports, thesis and dissertation) by keywords based on the words or fennel and women. Efficacy of oral fennel oil in management of dysmenorrhea, premenstrual syndrome, amenorrhea, menopause, lactation, and polycystic ovary syndrome were confirmed according to results of clinical studies.

Caraway as Important Medicinal Plants in Management of Diseases.

Carum carvi or caraway is traditionally used for treatment of indigestion, pneumonia, and as appetizer, galactagogue, and carminative. Essential oil, fixed oil and many other valuable extractive compounds with industrial applications are prepared from caraway. This review article has new deep research on caraway as medicinal plant.

L. essential oil, phytochemistry and its effectiveness in flatulence.

Flatulence as the continuous feeling of abdominal distension is equal to "Nafkh" in Iranian Traditional Medicine. Nafkh is believed to derive from the amount of stomach temperature, humidity of food or abnormal humidity in digestive tract and their interactions. as cool and spicy plant with astringent and digestive property is recommended for treatment of flatulence.

Nigella sativa fixed oil as alternative treatment in management of pain in arthritis rheumatoid.

Background: N. sativa seeds is the source of fixed oil, which contain fatty acids and thymoquinone. N.

The Wound Healing Effects of Herbal Cream Containing and Essential Oils in Diabetic Foot Ulcer Model.

Background: The number of diabetic patients in adult population is increasing. All this population are at risk of developing diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) that are associated with unwanted ailments and high mortality. In spite of current therapies for DFUs, further therapies are needed to help the patients.

Natural therapeutic approach of (Black seed) fixed oil in management of Sinusitis.

Unlabelled: Sinusitis is associated with inflammation and infections of air-filled cavities of sinuses. The aim of this study was to evaluate the potential efficacy of seed fixed oil in management of sinusitis. The information was extracted from accessible international databases, traditional books, electronic resources, and unpublished data.

Management of acute cough by Zataria multiflora Boiss as an alternative treatment.

Cough, as a defensive reflux mechanism, removes foreign objects and secretions from bronchi and bronchioles of airways. Zataria multiflora is a popular plant for treatment of cough in Iranian traditional medicine. The aim of this review was to evaluate the potency of Z.

Therapeutic Potential of Zataria multiflora Boiss in Treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).

Irritable Bowel syndrome (IBS), the most common chronic functional gastrointestinal disorder, is categorized as IBS-C and IBS-D, which are equivalent to Ghoolenj Rihi and Maghs Rihi in Iranian traditional medicine. One of the main applications of Zataria multiflora Boiss in traditional medicine is its efficacy in the gastrointestinal tract with symptoms such as IBS. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of Zataria multiflora essential oil in management of IBS.

The effect of tablet containing Boswellia serrata and Melisa officinalis extract on older adults' memory: A randomized controlled trial.

Background: Memory deficits and age-related memory loss are currently two significant concerns in older adults. In Iranian herbal medicine, there are some prescriptions for memory improvement.

Objective: This study was designed to investigate the effect of tablet containing Boswellia serrata (BS) extract and Mellisa officinalis (MO) extract on memory of the older adults.

Effectiveness of Myrtus communis in the treatment of hemorrhoids.

Myrtus communis is an important plant in the treatment of many different diseases. The aim of this review was to determine the importance of M. communis essential oil in the treatment of hemorrhoids.

Sub-chronic oral toxicity of Cuminum cyminum L.'s essential oil in female Wistar rats.

The current study was performed to evaluate the toxicity of Cuminum cyminum L. (C. cyminum)'s essential oil after 23 days and 45 days of repeated oral administration in female Wistar rats.

Artemisia sieberi Besser essential oil and treatment of fungal infections.

A. sieberi essential oil has been used for treatment of hardly curable infectious ulcers in Middle East Medicine and has been famous due to its wormicide effects. In this review, we evaluated the potency of A.

Comparison the efficacy of herbal mouthwash with chlorhexidine on gingival index of intubated patients in Intensive Care Unit.

Background: Intubated patients in Intensive Care Unit (ICU) are not able to take care of their mouth health, so they are at risk of bacterial colonization and dental plaques formation that can lead to systemic diseases such as pneumonia and gingivitis.

Aims: In randomized, double-blind clinical study, the efficacy of natural herbal mouthwash containing ethanol extract and gel was compared with chlorhexidine on gingival index (GI) of intubated patients in ICU.

Materials And Methods: Seventy-six intubated patients (18-64 years old with mean age 40.

The role of outer inflammatory protein A (OipA) in vaccination of theC57BL/6 mouse model infected by Helicobacter pylori.

Background/aim: Outer inflammatory protein A (OipA) is an important adhesin of Helicobacter pylori. Our goal was to assess the role of OipA in protection of C57BL/6 mice against H. pylori.

Mentha spicata as natural analgesia for treatment of pain in osteoarthritis patients.

Osteoarthritis, as the major cause of chronic musculoskeletal pain, impacts people aged 45 and above. The first line analgesic treatments have reported minimal short term effects. The use of essential oils as pain killer has increased, recently.

The Effect of and on Healing of Infected Skin Wounds in Mice.

Background: is one of the most causative organisms in the skin wound infections. Development of resistant to current treatments in individuals with low immunity is a global concern. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of herbal formulation against skin wound infection

Methods: The efficacy of herbal formulation containing and essential oils was evaluated in comparison to mupirocin against Methicillin Resistant (MRSA) related skin wound infection in mice animal model.

Combined Administration of and Extracts in an Animal Model of Memory.

Background: and is traditionally used for its memory enhancing effects.

Objectives: In this study, we evaluated the protective effects of combined form of these extracts on memory improvement of scopolamine treated rats by the Morris water maze method.

Materials And Methods: Two groups (group 1 and 2) of animals were pretreated with combined extracts of and (200, 400 mg/Kg body weight) for four weeks and then, 30 minutes before starting the experiment scopolamine was injected (0.

The chemical composition, antimicrobial, and antioxidant activities of Pycnocycla spinosa and Pycnocyla flabellifolia essential oils.

The purpose of our study was to compare the chemical compositions and antimicrobial and antioxidant activities of Pycnocycla spinosa and Pycnocycla flabellifolia essential oils. cis-Asarone (62.5%) and widdra-2,4(14)-diene (9%) were the main components of P.

Myrtus communis L. and its application in treatment of Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis.

Ethnopharmacological Relevance: In Iranian Traditional Medicine, M. communis is a famous plant in treatment of oral ulcers and "Gholaa"- the ancient name of aphthous.

Objective: The aim of this review is to create a bridge between the traditional claims about the application of M.

Ferula gummosa, a Traditional Medicine with Novel Applications.

Ferula gummosa with the Persian name of Barijeh is reputed due to its traditional history. The aim of this review was to investigate traditional and novel applications of this valuable plant. Relevant databases (PubMed, ScienceDirect®, Wiley, Taylor & Francis, and Springer) and local books on ethnopharmacology of F.