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Romero-García PA, Ramirez-Perez S, Miguel-González JJ, Guzmán-Silahua S, Castañeda-Moreno JA, Komninou S, Rodríguez-Lara SQ. Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) Practices: A Narrative Review Elucidating the Impact on Healthcare Systems, Mechanisms and Paediatric Applications. Healthcare (Basel) 2024; 12:1547. [PMID: 39120250 PMCID: PMC11311728 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare12151547] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2024] [Revised: 06/29/2024] [Accepted: 07/03/2024] [Indexed: 08/10/2024] Open
Abstract
While research on complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) for the general population is expanding, there remains a scarcity of studies investigating the efficacy and utilisation of CAM practices, specifically in the paediatric population. In accordance with the World Health Organization (WHO), the prevalence of the parental utilisation of CAM in their dependents is estimated to reach up to 80%. This literature review identified broad, heterogeneous, and inconclusive evidence regarding CAM's applications and effectiveness, primarily attributed to variance in sociodemographic factors and differences in national healthcare systems. Additionally, the review identified a lack of consensus and polarised positions among mainstream professionals regarding the mechanisms of action, applications, and effectiveness of CAM. This narrative review presents varied results concerning the efficacy of most CAM therapies and their applications; however, some evidence suggests potential benefits for acupuncture, yoga, tai chi, and massage in improving physical and mental health. Moreover, the available evidence indicates that meditation may enhance mental health, while reiki may only influence patients' perceptions of comfort. In light of the intricate and multifaceted nature of herbal medicine, it is imperative to assess its efficacy on a case-by-case basis, taking into account the specific compounds and procedures involved. This comprehensive review serves as a valuable resource for health professionals, offering guidance for personalised healthcare approaches that consider the values and beliefs of patients, thereby facilitating integrated, evidence-based practices aimed at enhancing the quality of healthcare services and patient satisfaction.
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- Patricia Anaid Romero-García
- School of Medicine, Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara, Zapopan 45129, Jalisco, Mexico; (S.R.-P.); (J.J.M.-G.); (S.G.-S.); (J.A.C.-M.)
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- School of Medicine, Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara, Zapopan 45129, Jalisco, Mexico; (S.R.-P.); (J.J.M.-G.); (S.G.-S.); (J.A.C.-M.)
- Instituto de Investigación en Reumatología y del Sistema Músculo-Esquelético (IIRSME), CUCS, Universidad de Guadalajara, Guadalajara 44100, Jalisco, Mexico
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- School of Medicine, Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara, Zapopan 45129, Jalisco, Mexico; (S.R.-P.); (J.J.M.-G.); (S.G.-S.); (J.A.C.-M.)
- Departamento de Investigación, Instituto Cardiovascular de Mínima Invasión (ICMI), Zapopan 45116, Jalisco, Mexico
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- School of Medicine, Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara, Zapopan 45129, Jalisco, Mexico; (S.R.-P.); (J.J.M.-G.); (S.G.-S.); (J.A.C.-M.)
- Unidad de Investigación Epidemiológica y en Servicios de Salud, CMNO OOAD Jalisco Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, Guadalajara 44160, Jalisco, Mexico
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- School of Medicine, Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara, Zapopan 45129, Jalisco, Mexico; (S.R.-P.); (J.J.M.-G.); (S.G.-S.); (J.A.C.-M.)
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- Faculty of Health and Life Science, Swansea University, Swansea SA2 8PP, UK;
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- School of Medicine, Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara, Zapopan 45129, Jalisco, Mexico; (S.R.-P.); (J.J.M.-G.); (S.G.-S.); (J.A.C.-M.)
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Sequeda-Castañeda LG, Suárez-Carvajal LF, Téllez-Corral MA, Gutiérrez-Prieto SJ, Méndez-Pinzón HA. Evaluation of Ilex guayusa and Piper marginatum Extract Cytotoxicity on Human Dental Pulp Mesenchymal Stem Cells. Dent J (Basel) 2024; 12:189. [PMID: 38920890 PMCID: PMC11202831 DOI: 10.3390/dj12060189] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2024] [Revised: 06/13/2024] [Accepted: 06/18/2024] [Indexed: 06/27/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Amelogenesis imperfecta is a hereditary disorder affecting dental enamel. Among its phenotypes, hypocalcified AI is characterized by mineral deficiency, leading to tissue wear and, consequently, dental sensitivity. Excessive fluoride intake (through drinking water, fluoride supplements, toothpaste, or by ingesting products such as pesticides or insecticides) can lead to a condition known as dental fluorosis, which manifests as stains and teeth discoloration affecting their structure. Our recent studies have shown that extracts from Colombian native plants, Ilex guayusa and Piper marginatum, deposit mineral ions such as phosphate and orthophosphate into the dental enamel structure; however, it is unknown whether these extracts produce toxic effects on the dental pulp. OBJECTIVE To assess cytotoxicity effects on human dental pulp stem cells (hDPSCs) exposed to extracts isolated from I. guayusa and P. marginatum and, hence, their safety for clinical use. METHODS Raman spectroscopy, fluorescence microscopy, and flow cytometry techniques were employed. For Raman spectroscopy, hDPSCs were seeded onto nanobiochips designed to provide surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS effect), which enhances their Raman signal by several orders of magnitude. After eight days in culture, I. guayusa and P. marginatum extracts at different concentrations (10, 50, and 100 ppm) were added. Raman measurements were performed at 0, 12, and 24 h following extract application. Fluorescence microscopy was conducted using an OLIMPUS fv1000 microscope, a live-dead assay was performed using a kit employing a BD FACS Canto TM II flow cytometer, and data analysis was determined using a FlowJo program. RESULTS The Raman spectroscopy results showed spectra consistent with viable cells. These findings were corroborated using fluorescence microscopy and flow cytometry techniques, confirming high cellular viability. CONCLUSIONS The analyzed extracts exhibited low cytotoxicity, suggesting that they could be safely applied on enamel for remineralization purposes. The use of nanobiochips for SERS effect improved the cell viability assessment.
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- Luis G. Sequeda-Castañeda
- Department of Chemistry, School of Sciences, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Bogotá 110231, Colombia;
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- Oral Rehabilitation, School of Dentistry, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Bogotá 110231, Colombia;
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- Department of Physics, School of Sciences, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Bogotá 110231, Colombia
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Edo GI. Coordination of bioactive phytochemicals from Aloe vera extracts to metal ions; investigation of the metal complexes and bioactive compound formed. Biometals 2024:10.1007/s10534-024-00611-3. [PMID: 38789822 DOI: 10.1007/s10534-024-00611-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2024] [Accepted: 05/13/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024]
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The bioactive compounds contained within many plants account for their pharmacological values. Aloe vera has a wide range of organic and inorganic components, including carbohydrate polymers, glucomannans, and a variety of other natural and synthetic materials. The study aims to take a look into the characteristics of some metal complexes produced from Aloe vera extracts. The extracts from Aloe vera were derived by means of acetone, distilled water and ethanol. The solubility of the metal complexes with the ligand at varying temperatures was established. FT-IR was used to carry out the infra-red examination of the ligand. The results revealed that alcoholic extract of Aloe vera leaf was not soluble in Cu, Fe, or Zn but only soluble in Fe, the extract by distilled water was soluble in Cu, Fe and Zn. However, the Aloe vera in acetone as well as in the Zn (II) and Cu (II) composites displayed a bending that was found at 1430.97 cm-1, 1500.01 cm-1 and 1615.90 cm-1.every functional groups are assigned to be coordinating sites as a result of increase or decrease in the wave number, and absorption band. Findings from the investigation reveal that the complexion of the metal salts with diverse donor sites in the extract is indicated by an increase in the absorption peak of the functional groups in the metal composites of the extracts.
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- Great Iruoghene Edo
- Faculty of Science, Department of Chemistry, Delta State University of Science and Technology, Ozoro, Nigeria.
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Anglana C, Rojas M, Girelli CR, Barozzi F, Quiroz-Troncoso J, Alegría-Aravena N, Montefusco A, Durante M, Fanizzi FP, Ramírez-Castillejo C, Di Sansebastiano GP. Methanolic Extracts of D. viscosa Specifically Affect the Cytoskeleton and Exert an Antiproliferative Effect on Human Colorectal Cancer Cell Lines, According to Their Proliferation Rate. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:14920. [PMID: 37834370 PMCID: PMC10573359 DOI: 10.3390/ijms241914920] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2023] [Revised: 09/29/2023] [Accepted: 10/03/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023] Open
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Numerous studies have reported the pharmacological effects exhibited by Dittrichia viscosa, (D. viscosa) including antioxidant, cytotoxic, antiproliferative, and anticancer properties. In our research, our primary objective was to validate a prescreening methodology aimed at identifying the fraction that demonstrates the most potent antiproliferative and anticancer effects. Specifically, we investigated the impact of various extract fractions on the cytoskeleton using a screening method involving transgenic plants. Tumors are inherently heterogeneous, and the components of the cytoskeleton, particularly tubulin, are considered a strategic target for antitumor agents. To take heterogeneity into account, we used different lines of colorectal cancer, specifically one of the most common cancers regardless of gender. In patients with metastasis, the effectiveness of chemotherapy has been limited by severe side effects and by the development of resistance. Additional therapies and antiproliferative molecules are therefore needed. In our study, we used colon-like cell lines characterized by the expression of gastrointestinal differentiation markers (such as the HT-29 cell line) and undifferentiated cell lines showing the positive regulation of epithelial-mesenchymal transition and TGFβ signatures (such as the DLD-1, SW480, and SW620 cell lines). We showed that all three of the D. viscosa extract fractions have an antiproliferative effect but the pre-screening on transgenic plants anticipated that the methanolic fraction may be the most promising, targeting the cytoskeleton specifically and possibly resulting in fewer side effects. Here, we show that the preliminary use of screening in transgenic plants expressing subcellular markers can significantly reduce costs and focus the advanced characterization only on the most promising therapeutic molecules.
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- Chiara Anglana
- Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences and Technologies (Di.S.Te.B.A.), University of Salento, Via Monteroni, 73100 Lecce, Italy
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- Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences and Technologies (Di.S.Te.B.A.), University of Salento, Via Monteroni, 73100 Lecce, Italy
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- Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences and Technologies (Di.S.Te.B.A.), University of Salento, Via Monteroni, 73100 Lecce, Italy
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- Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences and Technologies (Di.S.Te.B.A.), University of Salento, Via Monteroni, 73100 Lecce, Italy
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- Oncology Group IDISSC and Biomedical Technology Centre (CTB), Biotecnology-B.V. Departament ETSIAAB, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, 28223 Madrid, Spain
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- Oncology Group IDISSC and Biomedical Technology Centre (CTB), Biotecnology-B.V. Departament ETSIAAB, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, 28223 Madrid, Spain
- Deer Production and Biology Group, Regional Development Institute, University of Castilla-La Mancha, 02006 Albacete, Spain
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- Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences and Technologies (Di.S.Te.B.A.), University of Salento, Via Monteroni, 73100 Lecce, Italy
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- Institute of Sciences of Food Production (ISPA-CNR), 73100 Lecce, Italy
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- Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences and Technologies (Di.S.Te.B.A.), University of Salento, Via Monteroni, 73100 Lecce, Italy
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- Oncology Group IDISSC and Biomedical Technology Centre (CTB), Biotecnology-B.V. Departament ETSIAAB, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, 28223 Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences and Technologies (Di.S.Te.B.A.), University of Salento, Via Monteroni, 73100 Lecce, Italy
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The effect of crocin versus sertraline in treatment of mild to moderate postpartum depression: a double-blind, randomized clinical trial. Int Clin Psychopharmacol 2023; 38:9-15. [PMID: 36473029 DOI: 10.1097/yic.0000000000000426] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Postpartum depression (PPD) is one of the most common conditions among women. This study aimed to investigate the effect of crocin compared to sertraline in women with mild to moderate PPD. This trial study was performed on women with PPD. Patients in two groups received crocin (15 mg) and sertraline (50 mg) daily for 3 months, respectively. Patients have assessed by Beck's Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II) and Beck's Anxiety Inventory (BAI) at 0-12 weeks. A total of 64 patients were examined. The mean of the BDI-II score in the crocin group decreased after 3 months from 20.75 to 4.93 (P = 0.0001). In the sertraline group, the mean score of BDI-II decreased after 3 months from 21.06 to 2.37 (P = 0.0001). The mean of the BAI score in the crocin group decreased significantly after 3 months from 13.75 to 4.06 (P = 0.0001) and in the sertraline group from 12.9 to 2.71 (P = 0.0001). No significant difference was observed between crocin and sertraline after the clinical trial (P = 0.5). No severe side effects were observed during the study in the two groups. The results of this study showed that crocin (15 mg daily) could be useful in treating PPD. Furthermore, this study showed that crocin, with far fewer side effects than chemical drugs, can be widely used in PPD, but due to the small sample size further studies are necessary to confirm such efficiency.
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Ortiz MI, Flores-Ceron KI, Muñoz-Pérez VM. Self-Medication Practice in Mexico. Sr Care Pharm 2022; 37:266-283. [DOI: 10.4140/tcp.n.2022.266] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Objective To determine the prevalence and features of self-medication (SM) in Mexican populations. Data Sources An electronic bibliographic search was carried out from databases and indexing services including Scopus, PubMed, International Pharmaceutical
Abstracts (Clarivate Analytics), Embase, Web of Science and Google Scholar addressing SM practice in Mexican populations, SM with allopathic or conventional medicines (CM) or complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), and features of SM (diseases-related, factors-associated, and drugs).
Study Selection A total of 33 studies addressing SM practice in Mexican populations. SM with allopathic or CM and/or CAM, and features of SM (diseases-related, factors-associated, and drugs) were included. Data Extraction Two independent reviewers evaluated
the titles and abstracts. After that, eligible studies were fully assessed. Quality evaluation was realized by the Mix Methods Appraisal Tool. Data Synthesis SM prevalence ranged from 6.1 to 100%. SM prevalence was 42.3% with CM and 30.7% with CAM. Respiratory and gastrointestinal
affectations such as disorders or injuries were the main conditions for which SM was realized. The main reasons for practicing SM were prior experience and less costly. Antibiotics, anti-inflammatory drugs, and antidiarrheal were the main drugs used as SM. Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla),
peppermint (Mentha piperita), and gordolobo (Verbascum thapsus) infusions were the plant-derived alternative medications mainly used. CMs were obtained mainly through pharmacies and home/family. SM was mainly suggested by relatives, pharmacists, and own decision. Conclusion
SM was a common practice in the Mexican population, and it has some similar characteristics to other reports worldwide.
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- Mario I. Ortiz
- Área Académica de Medicina del Instituto de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Hidalgo, Pachuca, Hidalgo, Mexico
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- Área Académica de Medicina del Instituto de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Hidalgo, Pachuca, Hidalgo, Mexico
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- Área Académica de Medicina del Instituto de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Hidalgo, Pachuca, Hidalgo, Mexico
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Balarastaghi S, Delirrad M, Jafari A, Majidi M, Sadeghi M, Zare-Zardini H, Karimi G, Ghorani-Azam A. Potential benefits versus hazards of herbal therapy during pregnancy; a systematic review of available literature. Phytother Res 2022; 36:824-841. [PMID: 35023227 DOI: 10.1002/ptr.7363] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2021] [Revised: 11/03/2021] [Accepted: 12/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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The use of herbal medicine has considerably grown worldwide in the past two decades. Studies have shown that the prevalence of herbal diet therapy in pregnancy ranged from 1% to 60% in different societies. Many clinical reports have shown that some herbal medicines may have toxic effects on pregnant women and their fetuses because active ingredients of some medicinal plants can readily pass through the biological barriers (e.g., placental barrier). In the present study, we aimed to systematically review the literature to discover potential benefits versus the hazards of herbal therapy during pregnancy. For this purpose, a comprehensive literature review was performed, and after the literature search and selection of the appropriate documents, the desired data were extracted and reported. From 35 articles with a total of 39,950 study population, the results showed that some medicinal plants could cause severe toxicity on mothers and fetuses, in addition to abortion during pregnancy. It was also shown that some plants may lead to developmental abnormalities or fetal death. Findings of this survey showed that some herbal medicines have toxic, teratogenic, and abortive potential, particularly in the first trimester of pregnancy because active ingredients of some medicinal plants are able to pass through the placental barrier and reach the fetus.
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- Soudabeh Balarastaghi
- Department of Pharmacodynamics and Toxicology, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, School of Medicine, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Toxicology, School of Medicine, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Research Institute on Cellular and Molecular Medicine, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
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- Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, School of Medicine, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
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- Medical Toxicology and Drug Abuse Research Center (MTDRC), Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran
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- Hematology and Oncology Research Center, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran
- Department of Sciences, Farhangian University, Isfahan, Iran
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- Pharmaceutical Research Center, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, School of Medicine, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
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Assessment of Larval Toxicity and the Teratogenic Effect of Three Medicinal Plants Used in the Traditional Treatment of Urinary Tract Infections in Benin. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2021; 2021:1401945. [PMID: 34917680 PMCID: PMC8670930 DOI: 10.1155/2021/1401945] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2021] [Revised: 11/16/2021] [Accepted: 11/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Objective Mangifera indica Linn, Bridelia ferruginea Benth, and Alstonia boonei De Wild are three plants commonly used in the traditional treatment of urinary tract infections in Benin. This study sets out to assess the cytotoxic and teratogenic effects of extracts of these plants on Artemia salina larvae and hen embryos. Methods and Results The aqueous and ethanolic extracts were obtained by maceration of the powders in solvents. Larval cytotoxicity was performed on Artemia salina larvae. The teratogenic effect of these plants was evaluated on chick embryos at 100 mg/kg and 300 mg/kg. The extracts were injected on the 7th and 14th days of incubation. The quality of the hatched chicks was evaluated by the Tona score followed by the hematological and the biochemical parameter assays. The extracts did not show cytotoxicity on the larvae. The eggs treated with plant extracts at 300 mg/kg significantly lowered the hatchability rate, except for the Mangifera indica Linn. The chicks obtained were all at the very good quality. Then, no significant variation was observed between hematological parameters except white blood cells. For the biochemical parameters, only ASAT showed some significant variations for a few extracts. It would be important to assess the genotoxicity of the plant extracts to determine more broader toxicity. These data justify the use of these medicinal plants in traditional Beninese medicine and constitute in fact a source of production of anti-infectious drugs.
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Başaran N, Paslı D, Başaran AA. Unpredictable adverse effects of herbal products. Food Chem Toxicol 2021; 159:112762. [PMID: 34896186 DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2021.112762] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2021] [Revised: 12/03/2021] [Accepted: 12/06/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Herbal products are being increasingly used all over the world for preventive and therapeutic purposes because of the belief of their safety. They have become an important part of health care system in many countries since they can easily be purchased in the health food stores or online. However, the lack of sufficient study on their efficacy and toxicity, inadequate controls of their availability, reduce their safety. Unlike conventional drugs, herbal products are not regulated for purity and potency. Herbal products contain substances which can induce or inhibit enzymes that take part in drug metabolism. Therefore the concurrent use of drugs with some medicinal plants can cause serious adverse effects and can also decrease the efficacy of the therapy. Particularly, drugs with narrow therapeutic index and plants which can affect drug metabolizing enzymes when used together, may lead to unpredictable adverse reactions. Impurities, contaminants and adulterants found in the herbal products, are the most common malpractises in herbal raw-material trade. In this review the unpredictable adverse effects of herbal products due to their possible interactions with drugs and also due to the adulteration and contamination with prohibited chemicals will be discussed in detail.
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- Nurşen Başaran
- Hacettepe University, Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutical Toxicology, Ankara, Turkey.
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- Hacettepe University, Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutical Toxicology, Ankara, Turkey
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- Başkent University, Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmacognosy, Ankara, Turkey
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Naeem S, Naeem F, Mujtaba J, Shukla AK, Mitra S, Huang G, Gulina L, Rudakovskaya P, Cui J, Tolstoy V, Gorin D, Mei Y, Solovev AA, Dey KK. Oxygen Generation Using Catalytic Nano/Micromotors. MICROMACHINES 2021; 12:1251. [PMID: 34683302 PMCID: PMC8541545 DOI: 10.3390/mi12101251] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2021] [Revised: 09/30/2021] [Accepted: 10/05/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Gaseous oxygen plays a vital role in driving the metabolism of living organisms and has multiple agricultural, medical, and technological applications. Different methods have been discovered to produce oxygen, including plants, oxygen concentrators and catalytic reactions. However, many such approaches are relatively expensive, involve challenges, complexities in post-production processes or generate undesired reaction products. Catalytic oxygen generation using hydrogen peroxide is one of the simplest and cleanest methods to produce oxygen in the required quantities. Chemically powered micro/nanomotors, capable of self-propulsion in liquid media, offer convenient and economic platforms for on-the-fly generation of gaseous oxygen on demand. Micromotors have opened up opportunities for controlled oxygen generation and transport under complex conditions, critical medical diagnostics and therapy. Mobile oxygen micro-carriers help better understand the energy transduction efficiencies of micro/nanoscopic active matter by careful selection of catalytic materials, fuel compositions and concentrations, catalyst surface curvatures and catalytic particle size, which opens avenues for controllable oxygen release on the level of a single catalytic microreactor. This review discusses various micro/nanomotor systems capable of functioning as mobile oxygen generators while highlighting their features, efficiencies and application potentials in different fields.
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- Sumayyah Naeem
- Department of Materials Science, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, China; (S.N.); (F.N.); (J.M.); (G.H.); (J.C.); (Y.M.)
- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Material Science and Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
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- Department of Materials Science, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, China; (S.N.); (F.N.); (J.M.); (G.H.); (J.C.); (Y.M.)
- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Material Science and Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
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- Department of Materials Science, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, China; (S.N.); (F.N.); (J.M.); (G.H.); (J.C.); (Y.M.)
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- Discipline of Physics, Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar, Palaj 382355, Gujarat, India; (A.K.S.); (S.M.)
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- Discipline of Physics, Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar, Palaj 382355, Gujarat, India; (A.K.S.); (S.M.)
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- Department of Materials Science, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, China; (S.N.); (F.N.); (J.M.); (G.H.); (J.C.); (Y.M.)
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- Institute of Chemistry, Saint Petersburg State University, 26 Universitetskii Prospect, Petergof, 198504 St. Petersburg, Russia; (L.G.); (V.T.)
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- Center of Photonics & Quantum Materials, Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology, 3 Nobelya Str., 121205 Moscow, Russia; (P.R.); (D.G.)
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- Department of Materials Science, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, China; (S.N.); (F.N.); (J.M.); (G.H.); (J.C.); (Y.M.)
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- Institute of Chemistry, Saint Petersburg State University, 26 Universitetskii Prospect, Petergof, 198504 St. Petersburg, Russia; (L.G.); (V.T.)
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- Center of Photonics & Quantum Materials, Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology, 3 Nobelya Str., 121205 Moscow, Russia; (P.R.); (D.G.)
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- Department of Materials Science, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, China; (S.N.); (F.N.); (J.M.); (G.H.); (J.C.); (Y.M.)
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- Department of Materials Science, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, China; (S.N.); (F.N.); (J.M.); (G.H.); (J.C.); (Y.M.)
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- Discipline of Physics, Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar, Palaj 382355, Gujarat, India; (A.K.S.); (S.M.)
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In Vivo Antiplasmodial Activity and Toxicological Analyses of the Ethanolic Leaf and Twig Extract of Faurea speciosa Welw. (Proteaceae). J Parasitol Res 2021; 2021:7347532. [PMID: 34497722 PMCID: PMC8421164 DOI: 10.1155/2021/7347532] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2021] [Accepted: 08/16/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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In Africa, medicinal plants are commonly used to treat malaria and other diseased conditions. The ethanolic leaf and twig extract of Faurea speciosa has been shown to possess promising antiplasmodial properties. This present study was aimed at investigating its antiplasmodial effect in vivo. Qualitative phytochemical screening was carried out on the plant samples using standard methods. The antiplasmodial effect against early infection, curative effect against established infection, and prophylactic effect against residual infection were studied in vivo in Plasmodium berghei-infected mice while the carrageenan-induced edema model in chicks was used for anti-inflammatory tests. The phosphomolybdenum and DPPH radical scavenging assays were used in the evaluation of antioxidant potential. Acute toxicity of the extract was evaluated using the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) guidelines. Phytochemical screening of plant samples revealed the presence of flavonoids, coumarins, tannins, saponins, and glycosides. Faurea speciosa leaf and twig extract exhibited significant antiplasmodial activities in the mouse model with parasite suppression rates of 66.63%, 71.70%, and 56.93% in the suppressive, curative, and prophylactic tests, respectively. A 55.50% reduction of edema in the anti-inflammatory test indicated moderate success in reducing inflammation. The total antioxidant capacity of the extract was determined to be 65.4 mg AAE/g of extract, while in the DPPH radical scavenging assay, the IC50 value was found to be 499.4 μg/mL. With the exception of an inconsistent rise in urea level, there was no significant difference in the other biochemistry parameters in the acute toxicity studied. The median lethal dose (LD50) of the extract was over 2000 mg/kg. The results of this study show that Faurea speciosa leaf and twig extract has promising antimalarial capabilities and is fairly safe at low concentrations.
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Bandi R, Lathiya R, Lingappa L, Konanki R. Herbal Medicine-Induced Seizures in Children: Single-Center Experience Over 18 Months. Indian Pediatr 2021. [PMID: 33452778 PMCID: PMC7840423 DOI: 10.1007/s13312-021-2099-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Ramya Bandi
- Department of Neurology, Rainbow Children's Hospital, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad 500 034, Andhra Pradesh, India
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- Department of Genetics, Rainbow Children's Hospital, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad 500 034, Andhra Pradesh, India
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- Department of Neurology, Rainbow Children's Hospital, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad 500 034, Andhra Pradesh, India
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- Department of Neurology, Rainbow Children's Hospital, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad 500 034, Andhra Pradesh, India.
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Aamir K, Sugumar V, Khan HU, Looi CY, Juneja R, Waqas M, Arya A. Non-toxic nature of chebulinic acid on biochemical, hematological and histopathological analysis in normal Sprague Dawley rats. Toxicol Res 2021; 38:159-174. [PMID: 35419271 PMCID: PMC8960548 DOI: 10.1007/s43188-021-00092-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2020] [Revised: 01/04/2021] [Accepted: 02/04/2021] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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Chebulinic acid (CA) is an ellagitannins isolated from the dried fruits of Terminalia chebula with diverse pharmacological activities. The present study focused on the acute toxicity of CA in normal Sprague Dawley (SD) rats. CA was administered via oral gavage to different groups in 300 and 2000 mg/kg body weight and vehicle respectively. All the animals were monitored carefully for any physiological or behavioral changes for 14 days. On day 15th animals were euthanized and blood was collected for hematological and biochemical analysis. Different tissues were collected for histopathological study using four different staining techniques (hematoxylin and eosin, Masson's trichrome, periodic acid Schiff and picro sirius red) to observe any pathological alterations. The results highlighted no morbidity and mortality after oral ingestion of CA (300 and 2000 mg/kg). Food and water consumption, body weight, relative organ weight, hematological and biochemical parameters were normal without any gross pathological lesions in harvested tissues. The outcome of the current study supported safety of CA even at high dose. However, further detailed study is required on experimentally disease model to unfold its therapeutic potential in laboratory animals.
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Bandi R, Lathiya R, Lingappa L, Konanki R, Kimiya T, Shinjoh M, Miyata A, Takahashi T, Shah S, Kaul A, Shah R, Maddipoti S. Herbal Medicine-Induced Seizures in Children: Single-Center Experience Over 18 Months. Indian Pediatr 2021; 58:71-73. [PMID: 33452778 PMCID: PMC7840423] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/31/2024]
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Many common household herbal preparations may have seizurogenic ingredients. We report 15 children with seizures following exposure to such compounds: oral ingestion of liquid preparation in 13, and local application of balm and Eucalyptus oil ingestion in one each. All children, except one, had generalized seizures. This study highlights the need to address this history during evaluation of first seizure, and increase awareness of seizurogenic potential of such preparations.
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- Ramya Bandi
- Department of Neurology, Rainbow Children’s Hospital, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, 500 034 India
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- Department of Genetics, Rainbow Children’s Hospital, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, 500 034 India
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- Department of Neurology, Rainbow Children’s Hospital, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, 500 034 India
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- Department of Neurology, Rainbow Children’s Hospital, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, 500 034 India
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- Department of Pediatrics, Keio University School of Medicine, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan
- Saiwai Pediatric Clinic, Tachikawa-shi, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics, Keio University School of Medicine, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan
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- Saiwai Pediatric Clinic, Tachikawa-shi, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics, Keio University School of Medicine, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan
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- Surya Mother and Child Superspecialty Hospital, Pune, Maharashtra, 411 057 India
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- Surya Mother and Child Superspecialty Hospital, Pune, Maharashtra, 411 057 India
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- Surya Mother and Child Superspecialty Hospital, Pune, Maharashtra, 411 057 India
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- Surya Mother and Child Superspecialty Hospital, Pune, Maharashtra, 411 057 India
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Hypolipidemic effect of Lactuca sativa seed extract, an adjunctive treatment, in patients with hyperlipidemia: a randomized double-blind placebo-controlled pilot trial. J Herb Med 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.hermed.2020.100373] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Khan T, Ali M, Khan A, Nisar P, Jan SA, Afridi S, Shinwari ZK. Anticancer Plants: A Review of the Active Phytochemicals, Applications in Animal Models, and Regulatory Aspects. Biomolecules 2019; 10:E47. [PMID: 31892257 PMCID: PMC7022400 DOI: 10.3390/biom10010047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 132] [Impact Index Per Article: 26.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2019] [Revised: 12/24/2019] [Accepted: 12/25/2019] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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The rising burden of cancer worldwide calls for an alternative treatment solution. Herbal medicine provides a very feasible alternative to western medicine against cancer. This article reviews the selected plant species with active phytochemicals, the animal models used for these studies, and their regulatory aspects. This study is based on a meticulous literature review conducted through the search of relevant keywords in databases, Web of Science, Scopus, PubMed, and Google Scholar. Twenty plants were selected based on defined selection criteria for their potent anticancer compounds. The detailed analysis of the research studies revealed that plants play an indispensable role in fighting different cancers such as breast, stomach, oral, colon, lung, hepatic, cervical, and blood cancer cell lines. The in vitro studies showed cancer cell inhibition through DNA damage and activation of apoptosis-inducing enzymes by the secondary metabolites in the plant extracts. Studies that reported in vivo activities of these plants showed remarkable results in the inhibition of cancer in animal models. Further studies should be performed on exploring more plants, their active compounds, and the mechanism of anticancer actions for use as standard herbal medicine.
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- Tariq Khan
- Department of Biotechnology, University of Malakand, Chakdara 18800, Pakistan
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- Department of Biotechnology, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad 45320, Pakistan; (P.N.); (S.A.); (Z.K.S.)
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- Department of Zoology, University of Buner, Sowari 17290, Pakistan;
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- Department of Biotechnology, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad 45320, Pakistan; (P.N.); (S.A.); (Z.K.S.)
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- Department of Biotechnology, Hazara University, Mansehra 21120, Pakistan;
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- Department of Biotechnology, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad 45320, Pakistan; (P.N.); (S.A.); (Z.K.S.)
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- Department of Biotechnology, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad 45320, Pakistan; (P.N.); (S.A.); (Z.K.S.)
- National Council for Tibb, Islamabad, Pakistan
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Arabiat DH, Whitehead L, Al Jabery MA, Darawad M, Geraghty S, Halasa S. Newborn Care Practices of Mothers in Arab Societies: Implication for Infant Welfare. J Transcult Nurs 2018; 30:260-267. [PMID: 30136917 DOI: 10.1177/1043659618794256] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION There are at least 22 Arab league states and sections in Northern Africa, southwestern Asia, and Europe that incorporate the vast Middle Eastern culture. The purpose of this study was to identify the cultural variations in newborn care practices, self-management of common illnesses, and their potential impact on infant welfare. METHOD A qualitative design using a focus group approach with 37 Arab mothers in Jordan was used. RESULTS Findings revealed strong similarities in terms of beliefs, care practices, and the experience of intergenerational conflict in establishing and maintaining traditional practices among mothers. Potentially harmful practices included restrictive swaddling, rubbing a newborn's body with salt, and encouraging the ingestion of herbs in newborns. DISCUSSION It is important for nurses and midwives to be aware of traditional practices, cultural beliefs, and the implications for infant welfare if they are to effectively engage with families to promote the well-being of the newborn.
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- Diana H Arabiat
- 1 Edith Cowan University, Perth, Western Australia, Australia.,2 The University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
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- 1 Edith Cowan University, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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- 1 Edith Cowan University, Perth, Western Australia, Australia.,2 The University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
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- 1 Edith Cowan University, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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Ghorani-Azam A, Sepahi S, Khodaverdi E, Mohajeri SA. Herbal medicine as a promising therapeutic approach for the management of vascular dementia: A systematic literature review. Phytother Res 2018; 32:1720-1728. [DOI: 10.1002/ptr.6120] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2017] [Revised: 04/24/2018] [Accepted: 04/26/2018] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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- Adel Ghorani-Azam
- Medical Toxicology Research Center; Mashhad University of Medical Sciences; Mashhad Iran
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- Targeted Drug Delivery Research Center; Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences; Mashhad Iran
- Student Research Committee; Mashhad University of Medical Sciences; Mashhad Iran
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- Targeted Drug Delivery Research Center; Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences; Mashhad Iran
- Department of pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy; Mashhad University of Medical Sciences; Mashhad Iran
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- Pharmaceutical Research Center; Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences; Mashhad Iran
- Department of pharmacodynamics and Toxicology, School of Pharmacy; Mashhad University of Medical Sciences; Mashhad Iran
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