S. Prabhu, S. Vijayakumar, J.E. Morvin Yabesh, R. Prakashbabu, R. Murugan
doi : 10.1016/j.hermed.2020.100400
Volume 25, February 2021, 100400
The present study aimed to identify plants used by tribal people in the Pachamalai hills located in Tiruchirappalli district of Tamil Nadu, India and to document the local names, medicinal uses, methods of preparation and other applications of the collected plants. This is the first report from this area from an ethnobotanical perspective in which statistical calculation is carried out by cultural index (CI) for the reported plants.
Shohreh Ghazi Zahedi, Fariba koohdani, Mostafa Qorbani, Ensieh Nasli-Esfahani, ... Gity Sotoudeh
doi : 10.1016/j.hermed.2020.100403
Volume 25, February 2021, 100403
In patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), endothelial dysfunction appears to be a common condition. Given the potential antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects of dried fruits of Elettaria cardamom, the aim of this study was to investigate the effect of green cardamom supplementation on serum inflammatory markers and adhesion molecules in patients with T2DM.
Md Faruque Ahmad, Fakhruddin Ali Ahmad, Syed Amir Ashraf, Hisham H. Saad, ... Md Tanwir Athar
doi : 10.1016/j.hermed.2020.100404
Volume 25, February 2021, 100404
N. sativa (N. sativa) has been used since ancient times, when a scientific concept about the use of medicinal plants for the treatment of human illnesses and alleviation of their sufferings was yet to be developed. It has a strong religious significance as it is mentioned in the religious books of Islam and Christianity. In addition to its historical and religious significance, it is also mentioned in ancient medicine.
Enayatollah Homaie Rad, Mohammad Hajizadeh, Satar Rezaei, Anita Reihanian, ... Ali Davoudi-Kiakalayeh
doi : 10.1016/j.hermed.2020.100414
Volume 25, February 2021, 100414
Although some studies have assessed traditional and herbal medicines (THM) in different regions in Iran, no study investigates the determinants of THM in Iran. This study, for the first time, examines factors affecting the utilization and expenditure on THM in Iran over the period between 2009 and 2016.
Abdulrahman E Koshak
doi : 10.1016/j.hermed.2020.100413
Volume 25, February 2021, 100413
Herbal medicines (HM) are commonly used by patients in Saudi Arabia without proper advice. Also, patients with allergIies are using HM and there is little known about their attitudes and beliefs. This may lead to potential safety concerns.
Sevda Süzgeç-Selçuk, Tu?çe Dikp?nar
doi : 10.1016/j.hermed.2020.100415
Volume 25, February 2021, 100415
The genus Ferulago W. Koch is a member of the Apiaceae (Umbelliferae) family and consists of 49 species throughout the world. In traditional medicine, Ferulago species have been utilized as sedatives, carminatives, aphrodisiacs, for increasing milk secretion and for the treatment of bronchitis, skin diseases, and eye diseases.
Minji So, Wonil Koh, Me-riong Kim, Sook-Hyun Lee, ... Yoon Jae Lee
doi : 10.1016/j.hermed.2020.100416
Volume 25, February 2021, 100416
A systematic review was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of herbal medicine for neck pain. English, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean databases were searched for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on the subject.
Abdolhossein Rustaiyan, Afsaneh Faridchehr
doi : 10.1016/j.hermed.2020.100405
Volume 25, February 2021, 100405
The secondary metabolites of selected genera of the Iranian Asteraceae family are reviewed and their biological activities are discussed.
Choon-Sheen Lai, Yasodha Ponnusamy, Gaik-Ling Lim, Surash Ramanathan
doi : 10.1016/j.hermed.2020.100419
Volume 25, February 2021, 100419
Dicranopteris linearis is a fern used traditionally for various skin disorders. However, scant studies are available to support its use. The present study evaluates the potential of a standardized polyphenol-rich fraction of D.
Jeyalatchagan Sureshkumar, Muniappan Ayyanar, Rajendran Silambarasan
doi : 10.1016/j.hermed.2020.100418
Volume 25, February 2021, 100418
The medicinal value of pteridophytes has been known to humans since ancient times; however limited data is available about their phytoconstituents and pharmacological properties. Hence, this study was planned to document medicinal usage of pteridophytes by Malayali people in Kolli hills of Eastern Ghats, India.
Mohamad Fawzi Mahomoodally, Kavisha Mooroteea
doi : 10.1016/j.hermed.2020.100417
Volume 25, February 2021, 100417
Despite the availability of conventional medicine, Mauritians have a deep-rooted interest in the use of traditional herbal medicines (THMs) for the management of diseases. Nonetheless, there is currently a dearth of study that specifically addresses the extent of use of THMs among cardiovascular patients.
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