Current Traditional Medicine - Volume 10, Issue 3, 2024

The number of COVID-19-positive cases continues to climb, causing alarm around the world. The Nilavembu (Andrographis paniculata) Kudineer of Siddha medicine, an alternative medicine practiced in India, has already been shown to be beneficial in viral outbreaks like Chikungunya and Dengue fever. Several investigations have demonstrated that these herbs have anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antipyretic, antibacterial, a Read More

Background: As many Jordanians include herbs in their treatment, an ethnopharmacological survey was conducted to identify the most prescribed plants for the treatment of cancer by local herbalists and traditional healers in Jordan, aiming to encourage the prescription that is based on scientific evidence, to tackle some important practices in traditional healing, and to provide candidates for the isolation of new anticanc Read More

Aesculus L. is a genus of 12 to 19 woody species, representing one of the most acclaimed examples of inter-continental incoherence of the plants native to temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere. It is traditionally valued in Ayurveda and the Chinese system of medicine for its various species that possess antitumor, cardioprotective, anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective activities. Current studies on this genus have r Read More

Background: Hypertension is characterized by persistent high blood pressure and has emerged as a critical risk factor for severe cardiovascular diseases. Although several drugs have been designated to reduce blood pressure, these drugs can potentially cause side effects for patients. Therefore, medicinal plants are used to complement conventional drugs to treat various ailments. Methods: This study reviews the anti- Read More

Lycopene is a plant-derived important nutrient belonging to a group of pigments identified as carotenoids. Lycopene has distinctive chemical and structural features contributing to definite biological properties. Lycopene is a powerful antioxidant and prevents cells and tissues from damage caused by singlet oxygen or free radicals. Research studies have shown the healthpromoting potential of lycopene or its metabolites in t Read More

Background: COVID-19 pandemic has affected the elderly population more severely than many other patient groups. Due to their constitutional weakness and co-morbidities, geriatric populations are more prone to complications and adverse outcomes, especially with a high viral load. The Unani system of medicine encompasses several guidelines for the prevention and treatment of epidemics, which are stratified for differ Read More

Commiphoramukul being a treasure to phytochemicals, are of great medicinal value. The plant, composed of flavonoids, phytosterols and terpenes, possesses antimicrobial, antiinflammatory, antioxidant and anticancerous properties with wide therapeutic activities. The active ingredient in plants include ketosteroids, E and Z guggulsterone, ellagic acid, myrrhanols B, myrrhanonesA, myrrhanoes B, guggulsteron Read More

Background: Application of heat either generalised or localised is among various means employed in Unani medicine for promoting health, preventing as well as treating diseases. The concept of hotness (arĦ#129;rat) and application of physical heat have been in vogue during different periods of human civilization and it exists even today with certain modifications. Heating Modalities: Unani medicine offers various meth Read More

Background: Natural products have a crucial role in the discovery and development of drug molecules. The secondary metabolites derived from the plant have potential therapeutic value and reveal many pharmacological effects. Crotalaria burhia Buchham, a Leguminaceae herb, is mostly present in arid parts of India, Pakistan, China, and Afghanistan. Shinio, Bhip, Bhata, Ghugato, and Ban Sutra are just a few of the names i Read More

Background: Date Palm Pollen (DPP) has traditionally been used to increase sexual ability and fertility. In several animal studies, the effects of this herbal medicine on testosterone, luteinizing hormone (LH), and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) have been shown. Objectives: This study was conducted to evaluate the effects of this drug on the serum levels of testosterone, LH, and FSH in men. Methods: In this semi-experimen Read More

Diabetes mellitus, an epidemic of the 21st century, is listed as one of the top ten causes of death around the world by the World Health Organization and is a complicated disease to deal with. Medically, a metabolic disorder characterized by elevated blood glucose levels and altered metabolism of biological macromolecules, mainly carbohydrates. Diabetes mellitus has a worldwide prevalence, and populations of all hi Read More

Gastrointestinal (GI) and biliary disorders are the most commonly known health issues for people in the present time as a consequence of modern lifestyle, eating habits, stress, and many other conditions. The usage of traditional substances has been phased out over time, resulting in an increase in the occurrence of numerous diseases and a decrease in immunity. Therefore, in the current scenario, traditional medicine is Read More