Current Traditional Medicine - Volume 7, Issue 3, 2021

Sarcopoterium spinosum (L.) sp., is a common plant in the Mediterranean region. Over the years, S.spinosum has been used as a remedy for many diseases. One of the most known medicinal uses of the S.spinosum is the remedy for type II diabetes. Early studies were more focused on the extraction and characterization of the S.spinosum. Few pentacyclic triterpenoids were identified in S. spinosum such as tormentic acid a Read More

Folk medicine system has served mankind as a remedy of several clinical conditions since antiquity. Abundance and diversity of synthetic medicaments eclipsed the implementation of traditional medicines for some time, but the adverse reactions of synthetic medicaments have shifted people to the traditional medicine system again to retrieve its position. Over a duration of time, advancement in research and technolog Read More

Background: With today’s increasing life expectations, the desire to look youthful plays a bigger role than ever. The use of plants for this purpose has a history as old as that of mankind himself. In the Traditional Persian Medicine, many herbal formulations have been reported for hair growth promotion as well as improvement in the quality of hair. Objective: The aim of this study is to introduce effective medicinal plants in Trad Read More

A staggering 80% of the population in developing countries relies on herbal medicine for treatment of various diseases and disorders. Among them, Achillea millifolium from Asteraceae family is one medicinally important plant called as “yarrow” and reported as being used in folklore medicine for ailments such as skin inflammations, spasmodic and gastrointestinal disorders, as well as hepatobiliary complaints. Therefore, a plet Read More

Fernandoa adenophylla (Heterophragma adenophyllum), commonly known as Dhopa- phali, Ziron, Mostan-phul, Lotum-poh and Karen wood of family Bignoniaceae, has been used traditionally for snakebite (Morigaon district of Assam, India), hemorrhoids and constipation (Chakma tribe, Bangladesh) and skin disorder (Thai traditional medicine). This review covers pharmacognostic, phytochemical, and pharmacological as Read More

Ayurveda captured almost all herbs in its indications for therapeutics from the period of Vedas. More than 700 plants are discussed elaborately in various classics of Ayurveda of different periods. Berberis aristata DC (Berberidaceae), an Indian medicinal plant, is an Ayurvedic herb used since ancient times. It is commonly known as Daruharidra and Daruhaldi. The plant is useful as an antipyretic, antibacterial, antimicrobial, anti Read More

In the medical schools of old civilizations, the use of clinical findings has been one of the most important diagnostic methods. The features of tongue and pulse have widely been used as important diagnostic factors in Persian medicine and traditional Chinese medicine. These features are like a mirror reflecting the internal states of the body. This study aimed to evaluate the views of Persian and Chinese medical schools on Read More

Background: Aristolochia indica L. of the family Aristolochiaceae is a twining perennial herb with an ancient history of medicinal use. In the Indian Ayurvedic system, it is used for the treatment of snake venom, scorpion venom, pimple, fever and worm infections. Objective: This studay aimed to make accessible the current information on the traditional uses, phytochemistry, pharmacology and toxicology of Aristolochia indica. Ad Read More

Medicinal plants are traditionally familiar to treat various physical abnormalities, diseases and illnesses throughout the world A very large number of plant wealth has been offered by the nature for all living organisms, which preserves medicinal excellence. Traditionally in the rural areas, folk medicinal practitioners perform a more ordinary manner of medicine, where medicinal plants constitute the foremost and most often o Read More

Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most prevailing age-dependent neurodegenerative diseases and the most common cause of dementia. The pharmacological therapies available for the disease provide only symptomatic relief. Plants are being extensively investigated for Alzheimer’s as they are relatively safer and cheaper. This review summarizes recent findings suggesting anti- Alzheimer potential of the plants along wi Read More

The liver is one of the most essential and largest organ for numerous biochemical reactions and metabolism in the human body. The major function of the liver is detoxification of toxic substances and the production of some important biomolecules. Liver injury or damage may result from chronic alcohol intake or Hepatitis, a genetic-induced metabolic disease. Many reasons are associated with liver damage, such as necrosis, fibro Read More

Aim: To evaluate the effects of fresh onion juice on female infertility. Background: Onion contains several antioxidants and has been used for the subfertile woman to achieve pregnancy by herbalists. Objective: This study was carried out to investigate the effects of fresh onion juice on ovarian folliculogenesis and implantation in rats. Methods: Female albino rats were divided into two groups: 5-day (one estrus cycle) and 10-day Read More

Objectives: To evaluate the effects of “XGTQ” in the treatment of cirrhosis induced by Carbon tetrachloride (CCL4) in combination with alcohol and a high-fat diet on Wistar rats. Materials and methods: Cirrhosis on white rats was induced by subcutaneously injecting CC14 at an initial dose of 5,0ml/kg, followed by 1,2ml/kg once a week in 10 weeks. Then, fed with synthetic food, added 20% fat, and 0.05% cholesterol and iron o Read More

Introduction: A lot of unsubstantiated claims have been made regarding the ability of Cassia abbreviata Oliv. to promote male reproductive function. The study was aimed at evaluating the effects of aqueous and 50% (v/v) methanol stem bark extracts of Cassia abbreviata Oliv. on hormonal levels, sperm parameters, testicular histo-architecture, mean body and right testis weights of the male Wistar rat. Methodolog Read More

Aim: The present study was aimed at screening phytochemicals of Dioscorea bulbifera extracts and evaluating its effects on male rat reproductive system. Background: Since ancient times, man has found a lot of health benefits from medicinal plants. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), about 80% of the world population depends on traditional medicine, which is 90% plant-based, for their health needs. In respect Read More