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Bagheri A, Amin G, Tavangar SM, Heidari M, Bagheri J. Safety and hemostatic effect of Achillea millefolium L. in localized bleeding. Hepatol Forum 2024; 5:25-27. [PMID: 38283274 PMCID: PMC10809340 DOI: 10.14744/hf.2022.2022.0041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2022] [Accepted: 12/30/2022] [Indexed: 01/30/2024]
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Background and Aim This study aims to demonstrate the hemostatic effect of the hydroalcoholic extract of Achillea millefolium L. in localized bleeding and to assess the safety of its topical application on rat liver. Materials and Methods The aerial parts of A. millefolium were macerated in methanol for two days. Twelve female Wistar rats, weighing 120-220 g, underwent anesthesia and laparotomy. The liver was exposed, and two incisions were made to induce bleeding. One incision was treated with a sponge soaked in A. millefolium extract, while the other served as a control. The animals were divided into two groups: in one, A. millefolium (150 mg/kg) was applied to the first incision, and in the other, to the second incision. Liver biopsies were collected after 4, 6, and 8 weeks. Results Application of A. millefolium to liver incisions, whether first or second, significantly reduced bleeding time (by 36.1% and 31.9%, respectively). Histopathological analysis showed no signs of toxicity or hepatic damage after 4, 6, and 8 weeks in the female rats. Conclusion The study confirms the hemostatic effect of the hydroalcoholic extract of A. millefolium in localized bleeding and establishes its safety for topical use.
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- Amin Bagheri
- Tehran Heart Center, Cardiovascular Diseases Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Cardiovascular Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacognosy and Medicinal Plants Reasearch Center, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pathology, Dr. Shariati Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Neurology, Iran University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran
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- Tehran Heart Center, Cardiovascular Diseases Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Tehran Heart Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Hamdi H, Shirbeigi L, Rahimzadeh M, Firooz A, Amin G, Mousavizadeh K, Zargaran A. Evaluation of the Effect of Artemisia Absinthium L. Eye-Cream on Infra-Orbital Dark Circle: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial. Galen Med J 2023; 12:1-11. [PMID: 38774851 PMCID: PMC11108669 DOI: 10.31661/gmj.v12i.2413] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2022] [Indexed: 05/24/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND The relative darkening of the lower eyelid skin, which is often linked with dark circles, may make you seem fatigued and older than your real age. Considering the recommendations in the sources of Persian medicine regarding Artemisia absinthium L., the purpose of this clinical trial is investigating the effectiveness of cream prepared from the aqueous extraction of A.absinthium to remove periorbital dark circles. MATERIALS AND METHODS The eye cream is made with 20% of aqueous extract of A.absinthium in the base of the cream. It was standardized based on Artemisinin via HPLC method. For the clinical trial, 60 patients equally enrolled in two drug and placebo groups. Erythema and Pigmentation were evaluated via a mexameter instrument. RESULTS The cream is standardized, including 1.29±0.02 µg/mg Artemisinin in the product. Finally, 21 and 24 patients reached the end of study in drug and placebo groups, respectively. In these groups, the difference in the mean (SD) DE, DL, Erythema and Melanin factors before and after the research were significant (p0.05). However, the rate of reduction of DE, Erythema, and Melanin and rise of DL is greater in the treatment group than in the placebo group. Furthermore, the mean value of DE and DL factors before the research were significantly different in two groups (p0.001), but after the research did not show a significant difference. The mean value of Erythema factor in the two groups before (p=0.25) and after (p=0.5) did not show a significant difference. The mean value of Melanin after the research between two groups showed a significant difference (p=0.01). CONCLUSION The results show that the cream prepared from the herbal composition of Persian medicine improves Infra Orbital Dark circle around the eyes.
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- Hanan Hamdi
- Department of Traditional Pharmacy, School of Persian Medicine, Tehran University of
Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Traditional Medicine, School of Persian Medicine, Tehran University of
Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, School of Health, Social Determinants
of Health Research Center, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran
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- Center for Research & Training in Skins Diseases & Leprosy, Clinical Trial
Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical
Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences
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- Department of Traditional Pharmacy, School of Persian Medicine, Tehran University of
Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Afshar S, Khalili S, Amin G, Abbasinazari M. A Phase I Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Study on Efficacy and Safety Profile of a Sublingually Administered Cannabidiol /Delta 9-tetrahydrocannabidiol (10: 1) Regimen in Diabetes Type 2 Patients. Iran J Pharm Res 2022; 21:e132647. [PMID: 36945340 PMCID: PMC10024807 DOI: 10.5812/ijpr-132647] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2022] [Revised: 01/23/2023] [Accepted: 02/05/2023] [Indexed: 02/27/2023]
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The current study aimed to evaluate the safety profile and efficacy of a cannabis-based sublingual spray, CBDEX10® (containing 100 µg cannabidiol and 10 µg Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol per puff; CBD/Δ9-THC 10:1), in improving lipid profile and glycemic state of the diabetic patients. Fifty diabetic patients were randomly allocated to the treatment (n = 25; receiving two puffs of CBDEX10® twice daily) or the control groups (n = 25; receiving two puffs of placebo). The primary endpoint of the study was to evaluate the efficacy of the CBDEX10® adjunctive therapy in improving the lipid profile and glycemic state of diabetic patients; the secondary endpoint was to assess the safety profile and tolerability of the spray. A statistically significant decline in total cholesterol [estimated treatment difference (ETD) = -19.73 mg/dL; P < 0.05], triglyceride (ETD = -27.84 mg/dL; P < 0.01), LDL-C (ETD = -5.37 mg/dL; P < 0.01), FBS (ETD = -12 mg/dL; P < 0.01), Hb A1C (ETD = -0.21 mg/dL; P < 0.01) and insulin secretion (ETD = -5.21 mIU/L; P < 0.01) was observable in the patients treated with CBDEX10® at the end of the 8-week treatment period. Regarding safety, the mentioned adjunctive regimen was well, and there were no serious or severe adverse effects. Overall, CBDEX1® sublingual spray could be a new therapeutic agent for lipid and glycemic control in diabetic patients.
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- Shima Afshar
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Endocrione, Imam Hossein Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Corresponding Author: Department of Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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Afshar S, Abbasinazari M, Amin G, Farrokhian A, Sistanizad M, Afshar F, Khalili S. Endocannabinoids and related compounds as modulators of angiogenesis: Concepts and clinical significance. Cell Biochem Funct 2022; 40:826-837. [PMID: 36317321 DOI: 10.1002/cbf.3754] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2022] [Revised: 08/08/2022] [Accepted: 09/01/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Vasculogenesis (the process of differentiation of angioblasts toward endothelial cells and de novo formation of crude vascular networks) and angiogenesis (the process of harmonized sprouting and dispersal of new capillaries from previously existing ones) are two fundamentally complementary processes, obligatory for maintaining physiological functioning of vascular system. In clinical practice, however, the later one is of more importance as it guarantees correct embryonic nourishment, accelerates wound healing processes, prevents uncontrolled cell growth and tumorigenesis, contributes in supplying nutritional demand following occlusion of coronary vessels and is in direct relation with development of diabetic retinopathy. Hence, discovery of novel molecules capable of modulating angiogenic events are of great clinical importance. Recent studies have demonstrated multiple angio-regulatory activities for endocannabinoid system modulators and endocannabinoid-like molecules, as well as their metabolizing enzymes. Hence, in present article, we reviewed the regulatory roles of these molecules on angiogenesis and described molecular mechanisms underlying them.
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- Shima Afshar
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of internal medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Imam Hossein Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Afshar F, Abdolahi N, Amin G, Esmaily H, Ziayie S, Azimi S, Darvishi B, Afshar S. A randomized, double-blind placebo-controlled phase I clinical study on safety and efficacy of the G-Rup® syrup (a mixture of ginger extract and honey) in symptomatic treatment of knee osteoarthritis. J Clin Pharm Ther 2022; 47:2295-2301. [PMID: 36453014 DOI: 10.1111/jcpt.13812] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2022] [Revised: 09/02/2022] [Accepted: 09/04/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022]
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WHAT IS KNOWN AND OBJECTIVES Present study evaluated the safety profile and efficacy of G-Rup® syrup (100 mg/ml ginger extract plus 150 mg/ml honey) in symptomatic treatment of knee osteoarthritis (OA). METHODS Patients diagnosed with knee OA were randomly assigned (1:1) to receive either of a 30 ml twice daily regimen of G-Rup® syrup or placebo over a 12-week period. Primary endpoints of the study comprised of an improvement in the joint's stiffness, physical functioning and pain score, assessed by WOMAC questionnaire and the visual analog scale (VAS). Secondary objectives comprised of safety and tolerability of the syrup by patients. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION The 30 ml twice-daily regimen of G-Rup® syrup was safe and well tolerated by patients. Moreover, in whole studied time points, treatment with G-Rup® syrup could significantly Power the VAS score (p < 0.001) whereas improving WOMAC total score (p < 0.001) and pain (p < 0.001), physical functioning (p < 0.001), and stiffness sub-scores (p = 0.006) compared to the placebo receiving group. WHAT IS NEW AND CONCLUSION Based on obtained results, the G-Rup® syrup, composed of a combination of honey and ginger, may be a proper supplementary choice, along with routine therapeutic regimens, for improvement of symptomatic treatment of OA.
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- Fariba Afshar
- Department of internal medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Rheumatology Research Center, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran
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- Herbal Plants Department, School of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Orthopedics, Rasoul Akram Hospital, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Mohamed AA, Elshawadfy AM, Amin G, Askora A. Characterization of R-pyocin activity against Gram-positive pathogens for the first time with special focus on Staphylococcus aureus. J Appl Microbiol 2021; 131:2780-2792. [PMID: 33977611 DOI: 10.1111/jam.15134] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2020] [Revised: 02/23/2021] [Accepted: 05/04/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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AIM This study is aimed at characterization of both antimicrobial and anti-biofilm activity of R-pyocin from clinical Pseudomonas aeruginosa against Gram-positive pathogens including Staphylococcus aureus. METHODS AND RESULTS Pyocinogenic P. aeruginosa was detected using reverse-side method, and pyocinogeny typing was confirmed using revised-spotting method. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) was used for morphological characterization of R-pyocin and for detection of changes in membrane of R-pyocin-treated S. aureus. SDS-PAGE analysis was used for detection of the molecular weight of R-pyocin protein-subunits and Poisson-killing-distribution assay for burst-size calculation. Lipotechoic-acid (LTA) adsorption-assay was used to confirm whether LTA in Gram-positive bacteria served as R-pyocin receptor. Moreover, R-pyocin production at 10-60°C was assessed herein. Host-range of activity of R-pyocin was tested against antimicrobial resistant (AMR) pathogens. The anti-biofilm activity of R-pyocin was detected against sensitive bacterial strains. Chemical, enzymatic, pH and thermo-stability of R-pyocin were evaluated. TEM micrographs revealed a typical morphology of myotailocins indicating the production of R-pyocin designated as RPU15. TEM revealed pores formation in S. aureus membrane, and bacteriophage-like plaques were obvious on plates of R-pyocin-treated S. aureus. R-pyocin activity was neutralized by LTA of S. aureus and Listeria monocytogenes. Pseudomonas aeruginosa PU15 produced ~428 non-inducible R-pyocin particles. RPU15 sheath and tube protein-subunits exhibited a molecular weight of 38 and 23 kDa, respectively. RPU15 possessed activity against S. aureus, L. monocytogenes, Bacillus cereus and Candida albicans and reduced biofilm-biomasses of tested AMR strains. CONCLUSION Our results show the potential therapeutic use of R-pyocin due to its effectiveness on tested bacterial biofilms. SIGNIFICANCE AND IMPACT OF THE STUDY This is the first study that investigates antimicrobial and anti-biofilm activity of R-pyocin activity against S. aureus. R-pyocin shows new phenomenon of bacteriophage-like plaques. Our findings represent a future therapeutic agent targeting both methicillin-resistant and vancomycin-resistant S. aureus.
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- A A Mohamed
- Department of Microbiology and Botany, Faculty of Science, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
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- Department of Microbiology and Botany, Faculty of Science, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
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- Department of Microbiology and Botany, Faculty of Science, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
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- Department of Microbiology and Botany, Faculty of Science, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
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Farahmand M, Khalili D, Ramezani Tehrani F, Amin G, Negarandeh R. Effectiveness of Echium amoenum on premenstrual syndrome: a randomized, double-blind, controlled trial. BMC Complement Med Ther 2020; 20:295. [PMID: 32993653 PMCID: PMC7526142 DOI: 10.1186/s12906-020-03084-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2019] [Accepted: 04/23/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Background The present study aimed to evaluate the effect of Echium amoenum (EA) on the severity of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) in comparison with placebo. Methods The present study was a randomized double-blind controlled clinical trial. A checklist questionnaire was completed by 120, 18 to 35-year-old, college students. And then, 84 eligible women (20 to 35 years old) were enrolled in the trial; they were randomly assigned to two groups of intervention (EA) and control (placebo), with 42 participants in each group. Participants in the intervention group received 450 mg capsules of EA per day (three times a day) from the 21st day of their menstrual cycle until the 3rd day of their next cycle for two consecutive cycles. The severity of PMS was measured and ranked using the premenstrual symptoms screening tool (PSST). The generalized estimating equation was used to compare the total score of the severity of PMS between the two groups. Results Sixty-nine women with regular menstrual cycles suffering from PMS completed the study. The mean scores of the symptoms in the EA group were 35.3 and 16.1 (P ≤ 0.001) at baseline and after 2 months, respectively, while the mean scores of the symptoms in the placebo group were 31.0 and 28.3 (P = 0.09) at baseline and after 2 months, respectively. The evaluation of the first and the second follow-ups in the intervention group showed that, after being adjusted for age and body mass index (P ≤ 0.001), the mean scores of the premenstrual syndrome, using GEE analysis, have decreased to 6.2 and 11.6, respectively. Conclusion Based on the results, in comparison with the placebo group, EA was found to be more effective in improving the symptoms of PMS, and is highly recommended for treatment of this syndrome. Trial registration IRCT2015110822779N3; Registration date: 2015–11–27.
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- Maryam Farahmand
- Nursing & Midwifery Care Research Center, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, P.O.Box: 1419733171, Mirkhani St., Tohid Sq, Tehran, Iran.,Reproductive Endocrinology Research Center, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Prevention of Metabolic Disorders Research Center, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.,Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Reproductive Endocrinology Research Center, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Nursing & Midwifery Care Research Center, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, P.O.Box: 1419733171, Mirkhani St., Tohid Sq, Tehran, Iran.
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Farahmand M, Khalili D, Ramezani Tehrani F, Amin G, Negarandeh R. Could Anise decrease the intensity of premenstrual syndrome symptoms in comparison to placebo? A double-blind randomized clinical trial. J Complement Integr Med 2020; 17:/j/jcim.ahead-of-print/jcim-2019-0077/jcim-2019-0077.xml. [PMID: 32692701 DOI: 10.1515/jcim-2019-0077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2019] [Accepted: 01/12/2020] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Background Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) has a high prevalence among women of reproductive ages but despite its high prevalence, it has no determined and absolute treatment, so far. So, the aim of the present study was to compare the effect Pimpinella Anisum (Anise) with placebo on the intensity of the symptoms of PMS. Methods The present study was a randomized double-blind controlled clinical trial. College students who were suffering from PMS and had the inclusion criteria were selected and randomly assigned into two groups of intervention (Anise) and control (placebo). Participants in the intervention group, received 110 mg capsules of Anise three times day (a total dose of 330 mg per day); the control group received similar capsules with the same dosing that contained starch. Consumption of the capsules was started 7 days before the start of the menstruation and continued until 3 days after, which was a total of 10 days during two consecutive menstruation cycles. The intensity of the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome was measured using Premenstrual Symptoms Screening Tool (PSST). To compare the intensity of the symptoms between the two study groups, generalized estimating equation statistical method was used. Results Eventually, sixty-seven 18-35 year old college students who were suffering from premenstrual syndrome were enrolled in the study. Comparing the mean score of the intensity of the syndrome between the two groups after the first and the second menstruation cycles showed a decrease in the intervention group to 13.9 (p-value<0.001; 95% CI: 16.5,-11.4) and 9.8 (p-value<0.001; 95% CI: 12.4,-7.3), respectively. Conclusion Results of the study showed that, in general, Anise was effective in decreasing the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome in comparison to placebo.
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- Maryam Farahmand
- Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences, Reproductive Endocrinology Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences Tehran, Iran (Islamic Republic of)
- Nursing and Midwifery Care Research Center, Tehran University of Medical sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Prevention of Metabolic Disorders Research Center, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Reproductive Endocrinology Research Center, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Nursing & Midwifery Care Research Center, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Parvizi M, Fadai F, Khodaei-Ardakani MR, Amin G, Abdi L, Noroozi M, Ansari I. Effect of Cuscuta epithymum Acquainted with Risperidone on the Improvement of Clinical Symptoms and Cognitive Impairment in Patients with Schizophrenia: A Triple-Blind Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial. Galen Med J 2019; 8:e1334. [PMID: 34466495 PMCID: PMC8343989 DOI: 10.31661/gmj.v8i0.1334] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2018] [Revised: 08/29/2019] [Accepted: 09/30/2019] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Background: Cuscuta epithymum (CE) is an established medicinal herb utilized for treating psychosis in Persian medicine. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of CE combined with risperidone on the clinical symptoms and the cognitive impairment in patients diagnosed with schizophrenia. Materials and Methods: In this triple-blind randomized placebo-controlled trial, the intervention group received a dose of 500 mg of CE in the form of a capsule to be taken twice a day accompanied by an appropriate dose of risperidone. The control group was presented with a placebo identical to that of the CE capsule plus the allocated dose of risperidone. The PANSS and SCoRS questionnaires were used to assess the status of subjects prior to the initiation of the intervention as well as being put to use at the end of the second, fourth, and eighth week post-intervention. Registering and recording intel concerning positive and negative symptoms felt by participants (PANNS), and a test to assess the cognitive impairment of the individuals. Results: After eight weeks of treatment, all negative and positive symptoms besides hostility and somatic concern exhibited a significant improvement in the CE group (P <0.05). In contrast, the CE placebo group displayed no substantial improvement in the cases of the positive, negative and general symptoms (P>0.05) regarding cognitive impairment, after eight weeks of treatment, all symptoms were greatly improved in the CE group (P<0.05), while the effect of the placebo on the patients cognitive impairment remained mostly stationary (P>0.05). Consequently, after eight weeks after the intervention, we can determine that the CE treatment has been noticeably more effective at improving positive, negative and cognitive symptoms of patients with schizophrenia. Conclusion: The results of this study demonstrated that CE, possessing possible antioxidant and neuroprotective properties, safely improved the positive and negative symptoms, and cognitive impairment of patients with schizophrenia.
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- Maedeh Parvizi
- Department of Psychiatry, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Traditional Medicine, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Medical Students Research Committee, Shahed University, Tehran, Iran
- Correspondence to: Iman Ansari M.D, Medical Students Research Committee, Faculty of Medicine, Shahed University, Italia Street, Felestin Avenue, Tehran, Iran Telephone Number: +989398921692 Email Address:
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Moro LN, Amin G, Furmento V, Waisman A, Neiman G, La Greca A, Santin NL, Luzzani C, Sevlever G, Vichera G, Miriuka SG. 188 MicroRNA characterization in equine induced pluripotent stem cells. Reprod Fertil Dev 2019. [DOI: 10.1071/rdv31n1ab188] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Cell reprogramming has been well described in mouse and human cells. The expression of specific microRNAs has demonstrated to be essential for pluripotent maintenance and cell differentiation, but not much information is available in domestic species. A single microRNA can regulate the expression of hundreds of mRNA targets, a property given by a short sequence (called “seed”) in positions 2 to 8 from the 5′ end that is complementary to the 3′ untranslated region (UTR) tail of specific mRNAs. We aimed to generate horse induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSC), characterise them, and evaluate the expression of different microRNAs (miR-302a, b, c, d, miR-205, miR-145, miR-9, miR-96, miR-125b, and miR-296) in pluripotency and differentiation. Both cell states were evaluated (pluripotency and differentiation) in order to understand more deeply the complex network of transcriptional regulation in different contexts but with the same genomic background. Two equine iPSC lines (named L2 and L3) were characterised after the reprogramming of equine fibroblasts with the 4 human Yamanaka factors (OCT-4, SOX-2, c-MYC, KLF4). The pluripotency of both lines was assessed by phosphatase alkaline activity, expression of OCT-4, NANOG, and REX1 by RT-PCR, and by immunofluorescence of OCT-4, SOX-2, and c-MYC. In vitro differentiation to embryo bodies (EB) showed the capacity of the iPSC to differentiate into ectodermal, endodermal, and mesodermal phenotypes. MicroRNA expression was analysed by quantitative RT-PCR and resulted in higher expression of the miR-302 family, miR-9, and miR-96 in L2 and L3v. fibroblasts (P ≤ 0.05), as previously shown in human pluripotent cells. Moreover, down-regulation of miR-145 and miR-205 was observed. After differentiation to EB, greater expression of miR-96 was observed in the EB compared with iPSC, and the expression of miR-205 was induced but only in the EB-L2. In addition, we performed in silico analysis of horse and human microRNAs. First, we compared the horse-miR-302/367 cluster with the human-miR-302/367 cluster and determined a 75% homology between them. Moreover, the seed region of the horse-miR-302 family resulted complementary to the 3′ UTR of horse cell cycle regulator genes CDK2, CYCLIN D1, and E2F1, and to the 3′ UTR of the RHOC gene, which is involved in the epithelial-mesenchymal transition. The miR-145 seed sequence was complementary to the 3′ UTR region of the OCT-4 and KLF-4 horse genes. With respect to miR-9 and miR-96, the seed sequence of these genes were complementary to the HES1 and PAX-6 genes. In all cases, the same gene targets were previously demonstrated in humans. In conclusion, we report the generation and characterization of equine iPSC and determined for the first time the expression of microRNAs in equine pluripotent cells. Moreover, several results led us to think that the horse microRNAs evaluated herein are highly conserved in sequence and function with respect to the human species. It will now be necessary to generate directed differentiations to derivatives of the 3 germ layers in order to strengthen our results. This is the first report to evaluate the expression and possible targets of microRNAs in pluripotent cells from domestic animals.
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Molaie M, Darvishi B, Jafari Azar Z, Shirazi M, Amin G, Afshar S. Effects of a combination of Nigella sativa and Vitex agnus-castus with citalopram on healthy menopausal women with hot flashes: results from a subpopulation analysis. Gynecol Endocrinol 2019; 35:58-61. [PMID: 30129806 DOI: 10.1080/09513590.2018.1499086] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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The goal of the current study was to evaluate the efficiency of a phytotherapeutic intervention consisting of a combination of Nigella sativa and Vitex agnus-castus with citalopram in the control of hot flashes in healthy menopausal women. An 8 week, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study was performed among 46 women aged between 40 and 60 years experiencing an average of more than four hot flashes per day recruited during July 2016 to June 2017. Data on severity of vasomotor symptoms were collected at the end of the eighth week. Herbal medication or placebo capsules were administered once daily in morning. At the end of the 8-week treatment period, analyses of covariance demonstrated the superiority of herbal combination with citalopram over placebo and citalopram for three MENQOL domain scores including vasomotor (p < .001), physical (p = .036), psychosocial (p = .001) but no significant differences were observed in terms of sexual function (p = .231). Based on the results, the addition of a combination of N. sativa and V. agnus-castus to the citalopram may be a potential clinical application for improving therapeutic outcomes. Larger randomized, controlled trials are also warranted for further investigations of these symptoms.
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- Maryam Molaie
- a Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Science Branch , Islamic Azad University, IAUPS , Tehran , Iran
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- b Pharmacology Department, School of Medicine , Iran University of Medical Sciences , Tehran , Iran
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- c Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences , Islamic Azad University of Tehran , Tehran , Iran
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- d Maternal, Fetal and Neonatal Research Center , Tehran University of Medical Sciences , Tehran , Iran
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- e Department of Pharmacognosy and Medicinal Plant Research Center, School of Pharmacy , Tehran University of Medical Sciences , Tehran , Iran
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- a Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Science Branch , Islamic Azad University, IAUPS , Tehran , Iran
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Ghasemi S, Koohi DE, Emmamzadehhashemi MSB, Khamas SS, Moazen M, Hashemi AK, Amin G, Golfakhrabadi F, Yousefi Z, Yousefbeyk F. Investigation of phenolic compounds and antioxidant activity of leaves extracts from seventeen cultivars of Iranian olive ( Olea europaea L.). J Food Sci Technol 2018; 55:4600-4607. [PMID: 30333656 DOI: 10.1007/s13197-018-3398-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Revised: 08/08/2018] [Accepted: 08/14/2018] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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The leaves of seventeen cultivars of olive growing in the north of Iran were investigated for total phenol content and antioxidant activity. The identification and quantification of main phenolic compounds were performed by reverse phase high performance liquid chromatography with diode array detector. The cultivars Kalamon, Gordal, and Coratina contained the highest concentration of phenolic compounds (190.65 ± 0.03, 184.72 ± 0.001, and 155.91 ± 0.06 mg GAE/g extract, respectively). The maximum radical scavenging activities were found in Gordal, Coratina, and Kalamon extracts (IC50 20.66, 22.95, and 26.74 µg ml-1, respectively). The extracts of Mishen, Fishomi, and Arbequina (1971.37 ± 0.007, 1794.57 ± 0.001, and 1760.57 ± 0.005 µmol Fe II/g dried extract, respectively) showed highest antioxidant activity in FRAP assay. The identification analysis demonstrated the present of vanillin, rutin, luteolin 7-O-glucoside, oleuropein, and quercetin. The highest oleuropein concentrations were detected in cultivars Mishen, Beleidi, Kalamon, and Roghani while it was not detected in cultivars Conservolea, Amigdalolia, Leccino, and Fishomi.
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- Saeed Ghasemi
- 1Department of Medicinal Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Guilan Iran
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- 2Department of Pharmacognosy, School of Pharmacy, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Guilan Academic Complex of Medical Sciences, Foman-Saravan Highway, Rasht, Guilan Iran
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- 2Department of Pharmacognosy, School of Pharmacy, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Guilan Academic Complex of Medical Sciences, Foman-Saravan Highway, Rasht, Guilan Iran
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- 2Department of Pharmacognosy, School of Pharmacy, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Guilan Academic Complex of Medical Sciences, Foman-Saravan Highway, Rasht, Guilan Iran
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- 2Department of Pharmacognosy, School of Pharmacy, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Guilan Academic Complex of Medical Sciences, Foman-Saravan Highway, Rasht, Guilan Iran
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- 2Department of Pharmacognosy, School of Pharmacy, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Guilan Academic Complex of Medical Sciences, Foman-Saravan Highway, Rasht, Guilan Iran
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- 3Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- 4Department of Persian Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Agricultural Engineering Research Group, Guilan Agricultural and Natural Resources Research and Education Center, AREEO, Rasht, Iran
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- 2Department of Pharmacognosy, School of Pharmacy, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Guilan Academic Complex of Medical Sciences, Foman-Saravan Highway, Rasht, Guilan Iran
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Yousefbeyk F, Vatandoost H, Golfakhrabadi F, Mirzaee Z, Abai MR, Amin G, Khanavi M. Antioxidant and Larvicidal Activity of Areal Parts of Scrophularia striata against Malaria Vector Anopheles stephensi. J Arthropod Borne Dis 2018. [DOI: 10.18502/jad.v12i2.37] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Background: Scrophularia striata is a perennial plant which is native in all parts of Iran, Turkey, and Azerbaijan. In this study, the total phenol content, antioxidant and larvicidal activities of total extract and different fractions of this plant were evaluated.
Methods: The aerial parts of S. striata were collected from Boli village, Illam Province, western Iran in Apr 2013. The total phenol content of total extract and different fractions were evaluated by Folin-Ciocalteu method. Moreover, antioxidant activity was tested by DPPH and FRAPS assays. Larvicidal activity was investigated according to standard method described by WHO.
Results: Ethyl acetate fraction (EF) had the highest content of total phenol (75.9±0.06mg Gallic acid equivalent/g dry extract). Furthermore, among the tested extract, methanol-water fraction (MWF), total methanol extract (TME) and water fraction (WF) showed the highest antioxidant activity in the DPPH assay (IC50= 226.8, 283.66 and 299.4 μg.ml-1, respectively). In FRAP assay MWF and WF and TME had the highest antioxidant activities (664.4±0.002, 565.3±0.003, 519.5±0.003mmol FeII/g dry extract, respectively). Ethyl acetate fraction had maximum larvicidal activity (LC50 49.1ppm) followed by TME (LC50 64.26ppm) and hexane fraction (HF) (LC50 89.69).
Conclusion: Scrophularia striata collected from west of Iran illustrated considerable antioxidant and larvicidal effects and further in vitro and in vivo experimental models for investigation would be required.
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Baery N, Ghasemi Nejad A, Amin M, Mahroozade S, Mokaberinejad R, Bioos S, Anushiravani M, Aliasl J, Karimi Darmiyan M, Amin G. Effect of vaginal suppository on bacterial vaginitis based on Persian medicine (Iranian traditional medicine): a randomised double blind clinical study. J OBSTET GYNAECOL 2018; 38:1110-1114. [PMID: 30084707 DOI: 10.1080/01443615.2018.1445706] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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This trial was conducted on 127 women aged 18-50 years with bacterial vaginosis to compare the vaginal suppository of metronidazole with Forzejeh, a vaginal suppository of herbal Persian medicine combination of Tribulus terrestris, Myrtus commuis, Foeniculum vulgare and Tamarindus indica. The patients (63 in metronidazole group and 64 in Forzejeh group) received the medications for 1 week. Their symptoms including the amount and odour of discharge and cervical pain were assessed using a questionnaire. Cervical inflammation and Amsel criteria (pH of vaginal discharge, whiff test, presence of clue cells and Gram staining) were investigated at the beginning of the study and 14 days after treatment. The amount and odour of discharge, Amsel criteria, pelvic pain and cervical inflammation significantly decreased in Forzejeh and metronidazole groups (p = <.001). There was no statistically significant difference between the metronidazole and Fozejeh groups with respect to any of the clinical symptoms or the laboratory assessments. This study showed that Forzejeh, which is an herbal Persian medicine preparation, has a therapeutic effect the same as metronidazole in bacterial vaginosis. Impact statement What is already known on this subject? Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a common problem in women. Common antibiotics for the treatment of BV include: metronidazole, tinidazole and clindamycin. Unfortunately, treatments often occur with a recurrence and failure. Therefore, alternative treatments are necessary. Many natural treatments are recommended for this condition in Persian Traditional Medicine sources. One of them is the vaginal suppository "Forzejeh" which is the combination of Tribulus terrestris, Myrtus commuis, Foeniculum vulgare and Tamarindus indica. These plants have antimicrobial activities. Forzejeh has been used for the treatment of BV in folk medicine for many years and has been formulated and standardised recently. What do the results of this study add? This study showed that the therapeutic effect of Forzejeh on bacterial vaginosis is similar to metronidazole. What are the implications of these findings for clinical practice and/or further research? A clinical study with a longer follow-up time is suggested for assessing the recurrence of BV after treatment with Forzejeh metronidazole.
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- Nasrin Baery
- a Department of Persian Medicine, School of Persian and Complementary Medicine , Mashhad University of Medical Sciences , Mashhad , Iran
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- b Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine , Tehran University of Medical Sciences , Tehran , Iran
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- c Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Department of Drug and Food Control, Faculty of Pharmacy , Tehran University of Medical Science , Tehran , Iran
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- d Research Institute for Islamic and Complementary Medicine, School of Iranian Traditional Medicine , Iran University of Medical Sciences , Tehran , Iran
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- e Department of Traditional Medicine, School of Traditional Medicine , Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences , Tehran , Iran
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- f Faculty of Traditional Medicine , Tehran University of Medical Sciences , Tehran , Iran
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- a Department of Persian Medicine, School of Persian and Complementary Medicine , Mashhad University of Medical Sciences , Mashhad , Iran
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- d Research Institute for Islamic and Complementary Medicine, School of Iranian Traditional Medicine , Iran University of Medical Sciences , Tehran , Iran.,g Traditional Medicine Clinical Trial Research Center , Shahed University , Tehran , Iran
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- h Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy , Tehran University of Medical Sciences , Tehran , Iran
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- i Department of Traditional Pharmacy, Faculty of Traditional Medicine , Tehran University of Medical Sciences , Tehran , Iran
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Bozorgi M, Amin G, Shekarchi M, Rahimi R. Traditional medical uses of Drimia species in terms of phytochemistry, pharmacology and toxicology. J TRADIT CHIN MED 2018; 37:124-39. [PMID: 29960283 DOI: 10.1016/s0254-6272(17)30036-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Drimia genus includes plants that used from ancient time for various ailments such as dropsy, respiratory
ailment, bone and joint complications, skin disorders, epilepsy and cancer. Toxic properties
of some Drimia species also were noted by ancient scientists and these plants have been traditionally
used for rat control. Bufadienolides have been identified as the main constituents in the genus of
Drimia. Phenolics, sterols, protein and some of other phytochemicals have been also isolated from
these plants. Pharmacological and clinical studies have strongly approved their effect on cardiovascular
system. Extracts and compounds isolated from Drimia species showed biological activities such as
antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and insecticidal effects through several
in vivo and in vitro studies. Moreover, cytotoxic and antitumor activities which may be related
to bufadienolide content of these plants have been considered by many researchers. Traditional therapeutic
values of these plants for treating respiratory and rheumatic ailments as well as skin disorders
are needed to be validated through more researches. Toxic effects of these plants and isolated compounds
have been investigated through several in vivo studies. Drimia plants and their isolated compounds
have narrow therapeutic index, so patients should be prohibited from applying these plants
without medical supervision and should be informed about the main intoxication symptoms before
starting treatment. Moreover, interaction of Drimia plants with other constituents of traditional
herbal mixtures as well as chemical and biological modalities for reducing toxicity of bufadienolide
compounds can be subjected for future studies.
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Ebrahimzadeh MA, Khalili M, Jafari N, Zareh G, Farzin D, Amin G. Antihypoxic activities of Crataegus pentaegyn and Crataegus microphylla fruits-an in vivo assay. BRAZ J PHARM SCI 2018. [DOI: 10.1590/s2175-97902018000217363] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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- Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Iran
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Yousefbeyk F, Vatandoost H, Golfakhrabadi F, Mirzaee Z, Abai MR, Amin G, Khanavi M. Antioxidant and Larvicidal Activity of Areal Parts of Scrophularia striata against Malaria Vector Anopheles stephensi. J Arthropod Borne Dis 2018; 12:119-126. [PMID: 30123805 PMCID: PMC6091803] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2015] [Accepted: 04/30/2018] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Scrophularia striata is a perennial plant which is native in all parts of Iran, Turkey, and Azerbaijan. In this study, the total phenol content, antioxidant and larvicidal activities of total extract and different fractions of this plant were evaluated. METHODS The aerial parts of S. striata were collected from Boli village, Illam Province, western Iran in Apr 2013. The total phenol content of total extract and different fractions were evaluated by Folin-Ciocalteu method. Moreover, antioxidant activity was tested by DPPH and FRAPS assays. Larvicidal activity was investigated according to standard method described by WHO. RESULTS Ethyl acetate fraction (EF) had the highest content of total phenol (75.9±0.06mg Gallic acid equivalent/g dry extract). Furthermore, among the tested extract, methanol-water fraction (MWF), total methanol extract (TME) and water fraction (WF) showed the highest antioxidant activity in the DPPH assay (IC50= 226.8, 283.66 and 299.4 μg.ml-1, respectively). In FRAP assay MWF and WF and TME had the highest antioxidant activities (664.4±0.002, 565.3±0.003, 519.5±0.003mmol FeII/g dry extract, respectively). Ethyl acetate fraction had maximum larvicidal activity (LC50 49.1ppm) followed by TME (LC50 64.26ppm) and hexane fraction (HF) (LC50 89.69). CONCLUSION Scrophularia striata collected from west of Iran illustrated considerable antioxidant and larvicidal effects and further in vitro and in vivo experimental models for investigation would be required.
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- Fatemeh Yousefbeyk
- Department of Pharmacognosy, School of Pharmacy, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran
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- Department of Medical Entomology and Vector Control, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, School of Pharmacy and Persian Medicine and Pharmacy Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, School of Pharmacy and Persian Medicine and Pharmacy Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medical Entomology and Vector Control, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, School of Pharmacy and Persian Medicine and Pharmacy Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, School of Pharmacy and Persian Medicine and Pharmacy Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran,Faculty of Land and Food Systems University of British Columbia, British Columbia, Canada,Corresponding author: Dr Mahnaz Khanavi, E-mail: ,
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Ghods R, Gharouni M, Amanlou M, Sharifi N, Ghobadi A, Amin G. Effect of Onopordon acanthium L. as Add on Antihypertensive Therapy in Patients with Primary Hypertension Taking Losartan: a Pilot Study. Adv Pharm Bull 2018; 8:69-75. [PMID: 29670841 PMCID: PMC5896397 DOI: 10.15171/apb.2018.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2017] [Revised: 02/06/2018] [Accepted: 02/08/2018] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Purpose: Onopordon acanthium L. is known for its medicinal properties. Our recent study showed that its seed extract is a novel natura angiotensin-converting-enzyme inhibitor (ACEI). This study was carried out to investigate its possible antihypertensive effects in patients receiving losartan. Methods: This uncontrolled clinical trial was carried out among 20 patients (30-60y) with uncontrolled hypertension despite receiving 50 mg losartan (stage I & II) in two hospitals in Iran. After completing informed consent, patients were treated by 2 capsules [each 1g of Onopordon acanthium seed extract (OSE)] as add-on therapy, two times per day. Results: 18 patients completed the study (50.94 ±8.37y). Mean systolic blood pressure (SBP) at the baseline was 151.9 ± 13.74mmHg and at the end of the study, it was 134.6 ± 18.25 mmHg and mean diastolic blood pressure (DBP) was 97.41 ± 10.36 at the baseline and was 85.71 ± 7.481 after 8 weeks. OSE significantly reduced SBP and DBP at the end of 8 weeks (P=0.003, 95% CI: -19.7, -15.1; P=0.0006, 95% CI: -10.23, -13.15; respectively). No evidence of hepatic or renal toxicity was detected. Conclusion: Based on the results of this study OSE has antihypertensive property with no significant adverse effects. However, because of the low number of samples, this medication may be not safely administered. The results of this study could be the basis for further studies with larger sample size. IRCT registration number: IRCT2013020712391N.
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- Roshanak Ghods
- Research Institute for Islamic and Complementary Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- School of Persian Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Research Institute for Islamic and Complementary Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- School of Persian Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Atarzadeh F, Kamalinejad M, Amin G, Salehi A, Dastgheib L, Jaladat AM, Heydari M, gouyandeh Z. Topical application of Cassia fistula L. fruit gel in management of cutaneous lesions of pemphigus vulgaris: A double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial. Avicenna J Phytomed 2018; 8:543-551. [PMID: 30456202 PMCID: PMC6235662] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Cassia fistula L. fruit extract has been traditionally used in the treatment of pemphigus vulgaris (PV) lesions in Iran. The aim of this study was to determine the efficacy of C. fistula fruit gel on healing time of PV lesions in a clinical setting. MATERIALS AND METHODS This was a randomized, double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial that was performed in dermatology ward at Saadi hospital, affiliated to Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran. Right- or left- sided lesions of PV patients on standard systemic treatment were randomized for treatment with either C. fistula fruit gel or placebo prescribed twice daily. The largest diameter of each lesion was measured at the baseline (day 0) and on days 10 and 20. Epithelialization Index (EI), as outcome measure was calculated and compared between the two groups. RESULTS The present study comprised 20 patients, with overall 82 cutaneous lesions including 41 lesions in the C. fistula fruit gel group and 41 lesions in the placebo group. The EI in the C. fistula fruit gel group was significantly higher than that of the placebo group both on day 10 (65±28vs 30±34; p=0.001) and at the end of the study (91±22 vs 69±49; p=0.003). CONCLUSION Topical application of C. fistula fruit gel can be considered as an effective adjuvant therapy in treatment of PV.
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- Fatemeh Atarzadeh
- Department of Traditional Iranian Medicine, School of Traditional Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran,Department of Traditional Persian Medicine, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- School of Pharmacy, Shaheed Beheshti University of Medical Scinces, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacognosy and Department of Traditional Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Research Center for Traditional Medicine and History of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Shiraz Molecular Dermatology Research Center, Department of Dermatology, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran,Corresponding Author: Tel: +987132319049, Fax: +987132319049,
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- Department of Traditional Persian Medicine, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Traditional Persian Medicine, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Shiraz Molecular Dermatology Research Center, Department of Dermatology, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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Farahmand M, Ramezani Tehrani F, Khalili D, Amin G, Negarandeh R. Factors associated with the severity of premenstrual syndrome among Iranian college students. J Obstet Gynaecol Res 2017; 43:1726-1731. [PMID: 28737241 DOI: 10.1111/jog.13439] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2016] [Revised: 05/15/2017] [Accepted: 05/28/2017] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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AIM Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is characterized by physical, cognitive, and behavioral symptoms that occur cyclically, from several days to 2 weeks before menses, which resolve either quickly or during the early days of menstruation. The aim of this study was to determine the factors associated with the severity of PMS in Iranian college students. METHODS The cross-sectional study was performed among 298 college students (aged 18-35 years) with PMS, of whom, 271 college students completed the Iranian version of the Premenstrual Symptoms Screening Tool questionnaire to determine the severity of PMS. Factors associated with PMS severity were identified using linear regression analysis with a stepwise method. RESULTS Factors associated with severity of PMS were age (years), family income (low vs high income), marital status (unmarried vs married), and familial history of dysmenorrhea or PMS after adjustment for dysmenorrheal severity with β (95% confidence interval) of 0.31 (0.45-0.57), 11.6 (1.2-23.54), 3.2 (0.4-5.2), and 2.22 (0.04-4.4), respectively. CONCLUSION In this study, factors associated with severity of PMS were age, marital status, family income, and familial history of PMS. We observed that some outcomes were consistent with some previously reported results, which indicates the need for further studies.
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- Maryam Farahmand
- Nursing and Midwifery Care Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Reproductive Endocrinology Research Center, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Prevention of Metabolic Disorders Research Center, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Nursing and Midwifery Care Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Nejatbakhsh F, Karegar-Borzi H, Amin G, Eslaminejad A, Hosseini M, Bozorgi M, Gharabaghi MA. Squill Oxymel, a traditional formulation from Drimia Maritima (L.) Stearn, as an add-on treatment in patients with moderate to severe persistent asthma: A pilot, triple-blind, randomized clinical trial. J Ethnopharmacol 2017; 196:186-192. [PMID: 27998692 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2016.12.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2016] [Revised: 12/12/2016] [Accepted: 12/16/2016] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE In Traditional Iranian Medicine (TIM), Squill (Drimia maritima (L.) Stearn) Oxymel was utilized in the treatment of asthma. Squill has been reported to exert anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, anti-cholinergic, and mucus secretion modulating effects. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to make a preliminary evaluation of the efficacy and safety of an add-on Squill Oxymel treatment in patients with moderate to severe persistent asthma. METHODS In a 6-week, triple-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial, 60 patients with stable moderate to severe persistent asthma were randomly allocated to receive either 10ml syrup of Squill Oxymel, simple oxymel, or a placebo 2 times a day, as an add-on to their routine treatment (inhaled corticosteroids and β2 agonists). Spirometry and plethysmography were performed on patients to evaluate the effect of the treatment at baseline and end of intervention. Forced Expiratory Volume in first second (FEV1) was considered the primary outcome. St. George's respiratory questionnaire (SGRQ) was also used for the subjective evaluation of patients' responses. RESULTS Fifty-four patients completed the study. The results showed significant improvement in spirometry parameters, especially FEV1 (1.54±.38 vs. 2.11±.49l), in the Squill Oxymel group compared with the other groups. The increases in FEV1 liter, FEV1%, FEV1/FVC%, and MEF 25-75% during the intervention were significantly higher in the Squill Oxymel group than in the other groups (p<.001). However, the improvement of plethysmographic parameters showed no significant difference between the study groups (p>.05). The SGRQ scores (symptoms, activity, and total score) were significantly improved after intervention in both the Squill Oxymel and the simple honey oxymel groups (p<.001), but not in the placebo group. Nausea and vomiting was reported in 5 patients in Squill oxymel and simple oxymel groups. No other serious adverse event was observed. CONCLUSIONS The results of the current study show preliminary evidence for the efficacy and safety of the add-on treatment of Squill Oxymel in patients with moderate to severe persistent asthma.
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- Fatemeh Nejatbakhsh
- Department of Iranian Traditional Medicine, School of Traditional Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Iranian Traditional Medicine, School of Traditional Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, School of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Masih Daneshvari Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Traditional Pharmacy, Faculty of Traditional Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Imam Khomeini Hospital, Keshavarz Boulevard, Medical Sciences/Tehran University, Tehran, Iran.
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Atarzadeh F, Kamalinejad M, Dastgheib L, Amin G, Jaladat AM, Nimrouzi M. Cassia fistula: A remedy from Traditional Persian Medicine for treatment of cutaneous lesions of pemphigus vulgaris. Avicenna J Phytomed 2017; 7:107-115. [PMID: 28348966 PMCID: PMC5355816] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Pemphigus is a rare autoimmune disease that may be fatal without proper medical intervention. It is a blistering disease that involves both the skin and mucus membranes, in which the most important causes of death comprise superimposed opportunistic infections and complications of long-term high-dose corticosteroid therapy or prolonged consumption of immune suppressant drugs. Skin lesions are the most important sources of infection, and any local treatment decreasing the healing time of lesions and reducing the total dosage of drugs is favorable. MATERIALS AND METHODS Here, we review the probable mechanism of action of a traditional formulary of Cassia fistula (C. fistula) fruit extract in almond oil as a new topical medication for reducing the duration of treatment of pemphigus vulgaris erosions. RESULTS C. fistula fruit oil has lupeol, anthraquinone compounds as rhein and flavonoids. Previous in vitro and animal studies on C. fistula fruit have demonstrated wound healing, antioxidative, anti-leukotrienes, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antifungal effects of this plant. CONCLUSION It is hypothesized that C. fistula L. can be a botanical therapeutic choice for treatment of pemphigus erosions.
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- Fatemeh Atarzadeh
- Department of Traditional Iranian Medicine, School of Traditional Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- School of Pharmacy, Shaheed Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Molecular Dermatology Research Center, Department of Dermatology, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Traditional Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Traditional Persian Medicine, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran,Corresponding Author: Tel: :+9821879500, Fax: +9821879500,
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- Department of Traditional Persian Medicine, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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Memariani Z, Hajimahmoodi M, Minaee B, Khodagholi F, Yans A, Rahimi R, Amin G, Moghaddam G, Toliyat T, Sharifzadeh M. Protective Effect of a Polyherbal Traditional Formula Consisting of Rosa damascena Mill., Glycyrrhiza glabra L. And Nardostachys jatamansi DC., Against Ethanol-induced Gastric Ulcer. Iran J Pharm Res 2017; 16:694-707. [PMID: 28979324 PMCID: PMC5603879] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/29/2022]
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"VARD" formula consisting of Rosa damascena Mill. (Rosaceae) petals, and rhizomes of Glycyrrhiza glabra L. (Papilionaceae) and Nardostachys jatamansi DC. (Valerianaceae), has been proposed for gastric ulcer in Iranian traditional medicine. We investigated the antiulcer activity of each plant separately and in combination. The biochemical and molecular functions of extracts were also evaluated. Each plant hydroalcoholic extract was standardized via determination of total phenolic and flavonoid contents, also via some phenolic compounds determination and specially glycyrrhizic acid in G. glabra by using HPLC. Rats received orally extracts of the plants (20, 40 and 80 mg/Kg) and "VARD" (45 mg/Kg) 1 h before ethanol administration. Two h after receiving ethanol, animals were sacrificed; the stomach was removed for macroscopic and microscopic assessment. Also heme-oxygenase-1, glutathione, and catalase were measured in the gastric tissue of the rats pretreated by "VARD" and dose of 20 mg/Kg of extracts. Among three extracts, R. damascena and G. glabra contained more total phenolic and flavonoid content respectively. Gallic acid was prominent compound in R. damascena. The extracts of R. damascena, G. glabra, and N. jatamansi significantly decreased ulcer index. ED50 values were 8.2, 31.86 and 25.08 mg/Kg respectively. "VARD" significantly decreased ulcer index compared to 20 mg/Kg of G. glabra (p < 0.0001) and N. jatamansi (p < 0.001). Pretreatment with "VARD" and each plant extracts (20 mg/Kg) increased glutathione, catalse and heme-oxygenase-1 significantly (p < 0.05) in comparison with control group. Our findings indicate that "VARD" partly via antioxidant activity can be considered as an effective antiulcer formula.
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- Zahra Memariani
- Department of Traditional Pharmacy, Faculty of Traditional Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Drug and Food Control, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.,Persian Medicine and Pharmacy Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Histology, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Neuroscience Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Neuroscience Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Traditional Pharmacy, Faculty of Traditional Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Traditional Pharmacy, Faculty of Traditional Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. ,Department of pharmacognosy, faculty of pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Drug and Food Control, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Traditional Pharmacy, Faculty of Traditional Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. ,Deptartment of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, and Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.,Corresponding author: E-mail:
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Atarzadeh F, Jaladat AM, Daneshfard B, Dastgheib L, Kamalinejad M, Amin G. A review on botanicals with wound healing activity for pemphigus vulgaris : perspective of traditional Persian medicine and conventional medicine. Avicenna J Phytomed 2017; 7:486-494. [PMID: 29299431 PMCID: PMC5745532] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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OBJECTIVE As a rare autoimmune disease, pemphigus vulgaris has a poor prognosis especially in lack of proper medical support. This blistering disease involves both the skin and mucus membranes. The challenge is improving the healing process of skin lesions of which, superimposed infections are among the main causes of the disease mortality. Accordingly, we aimed to assess the treatment options suggested by traditional Persian medicine (TPM) and compare them with current findings. MATERIALS AND METHODS We studied the main clinical and pharmaceutical textbooks of TPM (Kitāb al-hāwīfī al-tibb, the Canon of Medicine, Eksir-e-Aazam, Tuhfat al-mu'minīn, Makhzan al-adviyah (focusing on the skin chapter and respective herbal remedies for the inflamed skin and ulcers. Additionally, scientific databases such as PubMed, Science direct, Scopus, and Google Scholar were searched for the current pharmacological evidence. In the studied books, the term "hot ulcers" was found close to what is known as "Pemphigus vulgaris". RESULTS Reported medicinal herbs possess anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, wound healing, and antibacterial activities reported by recent studies. Therefore, they could be introduced as novel natural remedies for pemphigoid wounds. CONCLUSION Taken as a whole, the review of traditional remedies for hot ulcers in Persian medical and pharmaceutical literature may open a new window toward developing new topical treatments for this disease.
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- Fatemeh Atarzadeh
- Research Center for Traditional Medicine and History of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran,Essence of Parsiyan Wisdom Institute, Phytopharmaceutical Technology and Traditional Medicine Incubator, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran,Department of Traditional Persian Medicine, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Research Center for Traditional Medicine and History of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran,Essence of Parsiyan Wisdom Institute, Phytopharmaceutical Technology and Traditional Medicine Incubator, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran,Department of Traditional Persian Medicine, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran ,Corresponding Author: Tel: (+98)713-2345145, Fax: (+98)713-2345145,
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- Essence of Parsiyan Wisdom Institute, Phytopharmaceutical Technology and Traditional Medicine Incubator, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran,Research Center of Quran, Hadith and Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Shiraz Molecular Dermatology Research Center, Department of Dermatology, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- School of Pharmacy, Shaheed Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Traditional Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Fatemeh Atarzadeh
- Department of Traditional Iranian Medicine, School of Traditional Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 14162002000, Iran
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- Department of Traditional Persian Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz 7134845794, Iran
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- Department of Traditional Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 14162002000, Iran
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Mahdi Ahmadian-Attari M, Amini M, Farsam H, Amin G, Fazeli MR, Monsef Esfahani HR, Jamalifar H, Bairami A. Isolation of Major Active Antibacterial Compounds of Sumac Fruit (Rhus coriaria L.). Int J Enteric Pathog 2016. [DOI: 10.15171/ijep.2016.11] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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- Fatemeh Atarzadeh
- Department of Traditional Iranian Medicine, School of Traditional Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Research Center for Traditional Medicine and History of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Research Center for Traditional Medicine and History of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Traditional Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Atarzadeh F, Daneshfard B, Dastgheib L, Jaladat AM, Amin G. Early Description of Diet-Induced Blistering Skin Diseases in Medieval Persia: Avicenna's Point of View. Skinmed 2016; 14:367-370. [PMID: 27871350] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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Pemphigus is an autoimmune blistering skin disease that is strongly associated with different environmental factors. Among these, nutritional factors are considered to trigger pemphigus; however, their role may be underestimated. Investigated more recently in conventional medicine, this causative bond between dietary factors and blistering skin diseases was mentioned by Persian scholars such as Avicenna a thousand years ago. Avicenna, a well-known Persian physician and philosopher, who could be considered a pioneer in dermatology, discussed skin diseases in a chapter in The Canon of Medicine. He accounted for some nutritional triggers for skin blisters (mentioned as "hot swellings"), such as onion, garlic, leek, pepper, and wine. His precise description of causative factors based on principles of traditional Persian medicine (TPM) is appreciable and might well lead us to find more efficient ways for the prevention and treatment of blistering skin diseases.
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- Fatemeh Atarzadeh
- Department of Traditional Persian Medicine, School of Traditional Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
- Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; and the Research Center for Traditional Medicine and History of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
- Essence of Parsiyan Wisdom Institute, Traditional Medicine and Medicinal Plant Incubator, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; and the Research Center for Traditional Medicine and History of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
- Essence of Parsiyan Wisdom Institute, Traditional Medicine and Medicinal Plant Incubator, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran; ;
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- Shiraz Molecular Dermatology Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
- Department of Dermatology, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Essence of Parsiyan Wisdom Institute, Traditional Medicine and Medicinal Plant Incubator, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
- Department of Traditional Persian Medicine, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Departments of Pharmacognosy, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
- Traditional Pharmacy, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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Vafi F, Bahramsoltani R, Abdollahi M, Manayi A, Hossein Abdolghaffari A, Samadi N, Amin G, Hassanzadeh G, Jamalifar H, Baeeri M, Heidari M, Khanavi M. Burn Wound Healing Activity of Lythrum salicaria L. and Hypericum scabrum L. Wounds 2016:WNDS20160929-2. [PMID: 27701123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Burns are complicated traumatic injuries caused by several physical or chemical factors. Plants with a wide range of secondary metabolites, with valuable properties like antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities, can be a promising source of wound healing agents. MATERIALS AND METHODS Effects of hydromethanolic extracts of Lythrum salicaria and Hypericum scabrum, individually and in combination, were assessed in second-degree burn wounds in rats in comparison to a white oleaginous base (negative control) and silver sulfadiazine (positive control). Histological assessments as well as total thiol molecules, lipid peroxidation, and total antioxidant power were evaluated in skin tissue samples. Total phenol, flavonoids, and tannins along with the antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of the extracts were also as- sessed. RESULTS Total phenol, total flavonoid, and total tannin amounts for L. salicaria and H. scabrum were 331 ± 3.7 and 308.1 ± 5.2 μg gallic acid/mg extract, 5.8 ± 0.4 and 4.3 ± 0.3 μg quercetin/mg extract, and 430 ± 2.33 and 13.4 ± 0.5 μg tannic acid/mg extract, respectively. H. scabrum significantly inhibited S. aureus and L. salicaria moderately suppressed Staphylococcus aureus and Candida albicans growth. Wound contraction percentage with L. salicaria and H. scabrum was 89.5 ± 3.7 and 77.6 ± 4.1, respectively. A well-organized epidermal layer and normal appearance in dermis layer were more observable in the L. salicaria group. Moreover, L. salicaria ointment individually displayed better influence on tissue oxidative stress parameters than H. scabrum and the negative control (P < 0.05). CONCLUSION Results of this study clearly confirm the effectiveness of L. salicaria topical ointment as a wound healing agent, possibly due to the considerable polyphenolic content and antioxidant properties.
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- Fatemeh Vafi
- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy and Persian Medicine and Pharmacy Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy and Persian Medicine and Pharmacy Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences
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- Medicinal Plants Research Center, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences and Pharmacology and Applied Medicine, Department of Medicinal Plants Research Center, Institute of Medicinal Plants, Karaj, Iran
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- Department of Drug and Food Control, Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy and Persian Medicine and Pharmacy Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Drug and Food Control, Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy and Persian Medicine and Pharmacy Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran and Faculty of Land and Food Systems, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
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Jafari A, Amin G, ziarati P. Potential of Echium ameonum Fisch & Mey in Removing Heavy Metals from Pharmaceutical Effluent. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2016. [DOI: 10.13005/bbra/2303] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Jaladat AM, Atarzadeh F, Amin G. Malva sylvestaris preventive effect on urinary toxicity of radiotherapy for prostate carcinoma. Eur J Integr Med 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eujim.2016.08.056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Hamedi S, Shams-Ardakani MR, Sadeghpour O, Amin G, Hajighasemali D, Orafai H. Designing mucoadhesive discs containing stem bark extract of Ziziphus jujuba based on Iranian traditional documents. Iran J Basic Med Sci 2016; 19:330-6. [PMID: 27114804 PMCID: PMC4834124] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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OBJECTIVE S Mucoadhesive disc is one of the various routes of drug delivery for curing buccal disease. MATERIALS AND METHODS Every discs containing 70 mg stem bark extract of Ziziphus jujuba were formulated by using Carbopol 934, PVP k30 and gelatin as polymers. Discs were made by granulation and direct compression. Discs were standardized based on the total phenol. Properties such as in vitro and in vivo mucoadhesion, drug release, water uptake, and disintegration were carried out. RESULTS Discs showed excellent mucoadhesion and released high amount of the active ingredients (47%) immediately and completed after approximately the first hour. They had a good adhesion in buccal cavity. CONCLUSION This study showed that the kinetics of release of the active substance from the mucoadhesive disc obeyed the zero order kinetic and didn't follow the fick's law. The water uptake and dissolution (DS), increased with the passing of time.
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- Shokouhsadat Hamedi
- Department of Traditional Pharmacy, Faculty of Traditional Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Herbal Medicine Department, Research Institute for Islamic and Complementary Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, School of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Faculty of Traditional Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran,Corresponding author: Hossein Orafai, Professor in Industrial Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran. Tel: +98-51-38823256; Fax: +98-51-38823258; sdhamedi@ yahoo.com;
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Cheraghi Niroumand M, Farzaei MH, Karimpour Razkenari E, Amin G, Khanavi M, Akbarzadeh T, Shams-Ardekani MR. An Evidence-Based Review on Medicinal Plants Used as Insecticide and Insect Repellent in Traditional Iranian Medicine. Iran Red Crescent Med J 2016; 18:e22361. [PMID: 27186389 PMCID: PMC4867175 DOI: 10.5812/ircmj.22361] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2014] [Revised: 09/02/2014] [Accepted: 09/28/2014] [Indexed: 12/03/2022]
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Context Insects can be the cause of major ecological problems; they can transmit microbes and parasites that affect humans, and damage food crops, trees, and homes. The total economic cost of insect-related damage and disease is immeasurable. In traditional Iranian medicine (TIM), several medicinal plants have been identified as insecticides or insect repellents, but many of them are still unknown. Therefore, the aim of this study was to review the insecticidal or insect repellent activity of certain medicinal plants described in TIM. Evidence Acquisition Information about medicinal plants proposed as insecticides and insect repellents in the TIM was collected from the TIM literature, and searched in modern medical databases to find studies that confirmed their efficacy. Results Modern investigations have supported the claims of the insecticidal activity of several plants, including Allium sativum, Artemisia absinthium, Citrullus colocynthis, Laurus nobilis, Mentha pulegium, Myrtus communis, Nerium oleander, Ocimum basilicum, and Origanum majorana. However, in the cases of plants like Iris florentina and Malva sylvestris, there is not enough evidence in modern medicine to prove their effectiveness with regard to their insecticidal and insect repellent activities. Conclusions This study confirmed the Iranian traditional medicine claims of the insecticidal and insect repellent activity of certain plants. Further pharmacological and clinical studies are recommended to evaluate the overall efficacy and possible mechanisms underlying these herbs.
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- Mina Cheraghi Niroumand
- Department of Traditional Pharmacy, Faculty of Traditional Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran
- Persian Medicine and Pharmacy Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran
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- Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, IR Iran
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- Persian Medicine and Pharmacy Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran
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- Department of Traditional Pharmacy, Faculty of Traditional Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran
- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran
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- Department of Traditional Pharmacy, Faculty of Traditional Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran
- Persian Medicine and Pharmacy Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran
- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran
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- Persian Medicine and Pharmacy Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran
- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran
- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran
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- Department of Traditional Pharmacy, Faculty of Traditional Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran
- Persian Medicine and Pharmacy Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran
- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran
- Corresponding Author: Mohammad Reza Shams-Ardekani, Persian Medicine and Pharmacy Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran. Tel/Fax: +98-9123443344, E-mail:
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Hamedi S, Sadeghpour O, Shamsardekani MR, Amin G, Hajighasemali D, Feyzabadi Z. The Most Common Herbs to Cure the Most Common Oral Disease: Stomatitis Recurrent Aphthous Ulcer (RAU). Iran Red Crescent Med J 2016; 18:e21694. [PMID: 27186385 PMCID: PMC4867162 DOI: 10.5812/ircmj.21694] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2014] [Revised: 09/14/2014] [Accepted: 10/19/2014] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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CONTEXT Recurrent aphthous ulcer (RAU) is an oral disease and the most common oral lesion, with 2% to 66% of the world's population infected annually. Its prevalence is about 25% in Tehran and 27.6% in Mashhad. The etiology of RAU is multifactorial. Aphthous risk factors include: immunological factors, psychological factors, stress, trauma, sensitivity, family history, blood disorders, malnutrition, and use of certain medications, It should be noted that the best treatment for RAU is the topical application of drugs. The use of topical treatments is recommended not only because the drug can directly impact the source of the disease, but also systemic side effects of the drug are reduced. Treatment of RAU has been considered in Iranian traditional medicine (ITM), and is covered in therapeutic books. The use of herbs in RAU has a centuries-old history; accordingly, extensive research should be conducted for this treatment of the disease. EVIDENCE ACQUISITION Iranian medical sources were reviewed and effective plants used in the traditional treatment of RAU were found and compared with new findings. Finally, we have created a table listing the plants that are part of the therapeutic protocol for RAU. RESULTS Based on this article we can explain some of traditional pharmacological effects of plants and how these plants can be a source for a cure. CONCLUSIONS The plants listed can be used as a prediction of RAU management. Of course, there are is no evidence for curing RAU by some of these plants in allopathic medicine, and the further investigations in this area could lead to the discovery of a new drug.
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- Shokouhsadat Hamedi
- Department of Traditional Pharmacy, Faculty of Traditional Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran
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- Herbal Medicine Department, Research Institute for Islamic and Complementary Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran
- Corresponding Author: Omid Sadeghpour, Herbal Medicine Department, Research Institute for Islamic and Complementary Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran. Tel: +98-2133950154, E-mail:
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- Department of Traditional Pharmacy, Faculty of Traditional Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran
- Department of Pharmacognosy, School of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran
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- Department of Traditional Pharmacy, Faculty of Traditional Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran
- Department of Pharmacognosy, School of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran
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- Faculty of Traditional Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran
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- School of Persian and Complementary Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, IR Iran
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Delavar Kasmaei H, Ghorbanifar Z, Zayeri F, Minaei B, Kamali SH, Rezaeizadeh H, Amin G, Ghobadi A, Mirzaei Z. Effects of Coriandrum sativum Syrup on Migraine: A Randomized, Triple-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial. Iran Red Crescent Med J 2016; 18:e20759. [PMID: 26889386 PMCID: PMC4752800 DOI: 10.5812/ircmj.20759] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2014] [Revised: 06/22/2014] [Accepted: 07/06/2014] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Background: Migraine is one of the most common and debilitating neurological problems. Although numerous preventive drugs are used to treat migraine, their complications are unavoidable. Application of herbal medicine, especially well-known medicinal plants, to treatment of chronic diseases, like migraine, could be effective. Coriandrum sativum L. (C. sativum) fruit is one of the most commonly prescribed herbs in Persian medicine, which has been used to treat headache. Objectives: This study was designed to evaluate the effects of C. sativum syrup on duration, severity and frequency of migraine. Patients and Methods: A total of 68 migraineurs, who had the eligibility criteria, according to international headache society diagnostic criteria, were randomly assigned to intervention group (n = 34) or control group (n = 34). In addition to 500 mg of sodium valproate per day, in intervention group, they received 15 mL of Coriander fruit syrup and 15 mL of placebo syrup, in control group, three times a day, during a month. The subjects were followed for clinical efficacy at weeks 1, 2, 3 and 4. The number of migraine attacks per week, as well as the duration and severity of attacks, were evaluated. Results: Of 68 patients randomized, 66 were included in analysis. The generalized estimating equations analysis showed that the Coriander fruit syrup decreased duration, severity and frequency of migraine, in the intervention group (P < 0.001). To be more precise, the mean migraine duration, severity and frequency, in the intervention group, were 5.7 hours, 3.65 units and about 50% less than control group, respectively. Conclusions: Results of this study showed that C. sativum fruit is efficient in reduction of the duration and frequency of migraine attacks and in diminishing pain degree.
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- Hosein Delavar Kasmaei
- Department of Neurology, Faculty of Medicine, Shohadaye-Tajrish Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran
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- Department of Traditional Medicine, School of Traditional Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran
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- Department of Biostatistics, Faculty of Paramedical Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran
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- Department of Traditional Medicine, School of Traditional Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran
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- Department of Traditional Medicine, School of Traditional Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran
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- Department of Traditional Medicine, School of Traditional Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran
- Corresponding Author: Hossein Rezaeizadeh, Department of Traditional Medicine, School of Traditional Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran. Tel: +98-2166917754, Fax: +98-2166917678, E-mail:
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran
- Department of Traditional Pharmacy, Faculty of Traditional Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran
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- Department of Traditional Pharmacy, Faculty of Traditional Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran
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- Department of Traditional Pharmacy, Faculty of Traditional Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran
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Najafi S, Hajheidary S, Amin G, Siavoshi F, Gholizadeh N. Comparing the Effect of Green Tea Extract With Nystatin in the Treatment of Denture Stomatitis. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2015. [DOI: 10.17795/ajdr-22908] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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- Shamsolmoulouk Najafi
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Disease, Dental Research Center, Faculty of Dentistry, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran
- Department of Oral Medicine, Faculty of Dentistry, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Disease, Dental Research Center, Faculty of Dentistry, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran
- Department of Oral Medicine, Faculty of Dentistry, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran
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Mobli M, Qaraaty M, Amin G, Haririan I, Hajimahmoodi M, Rahimi R. Scientific evaluation of medicinal plants used for the treatment of abnormal uterine bleeding by Avicenna. Arch Gynecol Obstet 2015; 292:21-35. [PMID: 25637505 DOI: 10.1007/s00404-015-3629-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2014] [Accepted: 01/19/2015] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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PURPOSE Abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) is one of the prevalent gynecological disorders that cause considerable morbidity and management of that plays an important role in protecting women's health. This review focuses on medicinal plants mentioned by Avicenna, a great Iranian philosopher and physician (A.D. 980-1037), in his book Canon for treatment of AUB. METHODS Medicinal plants mentioned in Canon for treatment of AUB were elicited and searched in electronic databases including PubMed, Scopus, Google Scholar and Cochrane library to find studies that confirmed their efficacy. Data were collected for the years 1980-2014. RESULTS The findings included 23 plants belonging to 18 families. Scientific findings have revealed that these plants control AUB through four mechanisms of action including inhibition of inflammatory process, inhibition of prostaglandins production, antiproliferative activity on human cervical cancer cells (HeLa), and estrogenic activity. All of the plants exhibited anti-inflammatory activity in vitro and/or in vivo. Cuscuta chinensis and Portulaca oleracea exhibited estrogenic activity. Boswellia carteri, Lens culinaris, Myrtus communis, Polygonum aviculare, Pistacia lentiscus, and Punica granatum have revealed inhibitory activity on biosynthesis of prostaglandins. Some of the mentioned plants including: Ceratonia siliqua, Cuscuta chinensis, Cuscuta epithymum, Cydonia oblonga, Paeonia sp., Portulaca oleracea, Solanum nigrum, Rumex acetosa and Onopordum acanthium have shown antiproliferative activity on HeLa cells. CONCLUSION Investigation of traditional Iranian medicine literatures can lead to the identification of effective natural medicines for the management of AUB; however, conclusive confirmation of the efficacy and safety of these treatments needs more evaluations.
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- Masumeh Mobli
- Department of Traditional Pharmacy, School of Traditional Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, 1417653761, Tehran, Iran
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Saeedi M, Morteza-Semnani K, Akbari J, Bazargani MH, Amin G. Evaluation of Ocimum basilicum L. seed mucilage as rate controlling matrix for sustained release of propranolol HCl. mazums-pbr 2015. [DOI: 10.18869/acadpub.pbr.1.1.18] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Safamansouri H, Nikan M, Amin G, Sarkhail P, Gohari AR, Kurepaz-Mahmoodabadi M, Saeidnia S. α-Amylase inhibitory activity of some traditionally used medicinal species of Labiatae. J Diabetes Metab Disord 2014; 13:114. [PMID: 25506585 PMCID: PMC4262240 DOI: 10.1186/s40200-014-0114-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2014] [Accepted: 11/20/2014] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Background Natural α-amylase inhibitors of herbal origin are an attractive therapeutic approach to control post-prandial hyperglycemia via reducing the glucose release from starch and delaying carbohydrate absorption. These compounds are able to inhibit the activity of the carbohydrate hydrolyzing enzymes in the small intestine and potentially useful in control of diabetes. The enlarged Lamiaceae (Labiatae) family contains about 6,900 to 7,200 species worldwide and many species of this family possess medicinal properties and have been used traditionally for treatment of chronic illnesses including diabetes. Methods In the present study particular species of Labiatae family from the genera, Phlomis, Satureja, Salvia, Scutellarua, Stachys and Hymenocrater, which are growing wildly in Iran, selected to evaluate for possible in vitro α-amylase inhibitory activity, compared to acarbose as a positive control. Results The inhibitory activities of all the herbal extracts were varied from 1.9 to 18.6 (IC50, μg/mL). Additionally, the ethyl acetate extract of P. bruguieri (IC50 = 1.9 μg/mL) and the butanol extract of P. persica (IC50 = 3.6 μg/mL) exhibited the lowest IC50 values among all the species as the most potent herbal extracts, while the inhibitory activity of S. sahendica and S. macrosiphon (ethyl acetate extracts) as well as P. caucasica (butanol extract) on α-amylase enzyme was observed as weak and did not reach at least to the 50% of the enzyme inhibition level. Conclusions Taking together, P. bruguieri and P. persica among the Phlomis species can be the promising sources of α-amylase inhibitors. However, P. rigida, S. bizantina and H. bituminosus that exhibited moderate activity can be stand on second level of interest.
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- Hedieh Safamansouri
- Medicinal Plants Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, P. O. Box 14155-6451, Tehran, Iran
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- Medicinal Plants Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, P. O. Box 14155-6451, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Medicinal Plants Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, P. O. Box 14155-6451, Tehran, Iran ; Division of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy and Nutrition, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Canada
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- Medicinal Plants Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, P. O. Box 14155-6451, Tehran, Iran ; Division of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy and Nutrition, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Canada
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Khanavi M, Hadjiakhoondi A, Amin G, Amanzadeh Y, Rustaiyan A, Shafiee A. Comparison of the Volatile Composition of Stachys persica Gmel. and Stachys byzantina C. Koch. Oils Obtained by Hydrodistillation and Steam Distillation. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2014; 59:463-7. [PMID: 15813362 DOI: 10.1515/znc-2004-7-802] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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The oils obtained by hydrodistillation and steam distillation of the aerial parts of Stachys persica Gmel. and Stachys byzantina C. Koch grown in Iran were analyzed by GC/MS. The essential oil obtained by hydrodistillation of the aerial parts of S. persica was characterized by a high amount of non-terpenoid components of which methyllinoleate (27.7%), hexadecanoic acid (9.8%) and 6,10,14-trimethyl-2-pentadecanone (9.2%) were the major constituents, whereas the steam distilled oil of the plant contained hexadecanoic acid (27.2%), carvacrol (9.4%) and eugenol (5.2%).
Both hydrodistilled and steam distilled essential oils of the aerial parts of S. byzantina were rich in sesquiterpenes such as α-copaene (16.6% and 10.4%), spathulenol (16.1% and 18.5%) and β-caryophyllene (14.3% and 13.5%), respectively.
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- Department of Pharmacognosy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Vaccinium arctostaphylos is a traditional medicinal plant in Iran used for the treatment of diabetes mellitus. In our search for antidiabetic compounds from natural sources, we found that the extract obtained from V. arctostaphylos berries showed an inhibitory effect on pancreatic α-amylase in vitro [IC50 = 1.91 (1.89 -1.94) mg/mL]. The activity-guided purification of the extract led to the isolation of malvidin-3-O-β-glucoside as an α-amylase inhibitor. The compound demonstrated a dose-dependent enzyme inihibitory activity [IC50 = 0.329 (0.316 - 0.342) mM].
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- Bahman Nickavar
- Department of Pharmacognosy, School of Pharmacy, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, P. O. Box 14155-6153, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Ramezani N, Ehsanfar Z, Shamsa F, Amin G, Shahverdi HR, Esfahani HRM, Shamsaie A, Bazaz RD, Shahverdi AR. Screening of Medicinal Plant Methanol Extracts for the Synthesis of Gold Nanoparticles by Their Reducing Potential. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2014. [DOI: 10.1515/znb-2008-0715] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Development of nontoxic, clean techniques for the synthesis of metal nanoparticles such as gold has attracted increasing attention in recent years. Although many reports have been published about the biogenesis of gold nanoparticles using several plant extracts such as Neem leaf broth (Azadirachta indica), the capacity of a large number of such extracts to form gold nanoparticles has yet to be elucidated. In this research a titrimetric assay was employed for preliminary evaluation of the reducing potential of different medicinal plant extracts. All the extracts were used separately for the synthesis of gold nanoparticles through the reduction of aqueous AuCl4
−. After the screening step, the methanol extracts of Eucalyptus camaldulensis and Pelargonium roseum were selected for further studies. The reducing ability of these extracts was significantly enhanced as compared to Neem leaf broth (Azadirachta indica) which was used as control sample. Transmission electron microscopy, energy-dispersive spectroscopy and visible absorption spectroscopy confirmed the reduction of gold ions to gold nanoparticles. The E. camaldulensis and P. roseum extracts produced gold nanoparticles in the size ranges of 1.25 - 17.5 and 2.5 - 27.5 nm with an average size of 5.5 and 7.5 nm, respectively.
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- Neda Ramezani
- Department of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology and Medical Nanotechnology Research Center, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, P.O. Box 14155/6451, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology and Medical Nanotechnology Research Center, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, P.O. Box 14155/6451, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, P.O. Box 14155/6451, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, P.O. Box 14155/6451, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Material Science, Faculty of Engineering, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, P.O. Box 14155/6451, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology and Medical Nanotechnology Research Center, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, P.O. Box 14155/6451, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, P.O. Box 14155/6451, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology and Medical Nanotechnology Research Center, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, P.O. Box 14155/6451, Tehran, Iran
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Iranshahi M, Shahverdi AR, Mirjani R, Amin G, Shafiee A. Umbelliprenin from Ferula persica Roots Inhibits the Red Pigment Production in Serratia marcescens. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2014; 59:506-8. [PMID: 15813369 DOI: 10.1515/znc-2004-7-809] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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The chloroform extract of Ferula persica var. persica roots was found to inhibit red pigment production of Serratia marcescens. A bioguided fractionation study by preparative thin layer chromatography (PTLC) detected a fraction (Rf = 0.71, petroleum ether/EtOAc, 2:1 v/v), which was effective on depigmentation of Serratia marcescens. Using conventional spectroscopy methods, the active fraction was identified as umbelliprenin. Neither the chloroform extract nor the isolated umbelliprenin fraction showed any antibacterial activity against the test strain at a certain concentration. In contrast, they exhibited depigmentation zones on culture plates.
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- Mehrdad Iranshahi
- Department of Pharmacognosy Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Qaraaty M, Kamali SH, Dabaghian FH, Zafarghandi N, Mokaberinejad R, Mobli M, Amin G, Naseri M, Kamalinejad M, Amin M, Ghaseminejad A, HosseiniKhabiri SJ, Talei D. Effect of myrtle fruit syrup on abnormal uterine bleeding: a randomized double-blind, placebo-controlled pilot study. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2014; 22:45. [PMID: 24888316 PMCID: PMC4079189 DOI: 10.1186/2008-2231-22-45] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2013] [Accepted: 05/09/2014] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Background Myrtle (Myrtus communis L.) has been used in the Iranian Traditional Medicine as a treatment for abnormal uterine bleeding-menometrorrhagia. The main aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of myrtle fruit syrup on abnormal uterine bleeding-menometrorrhagia. Methods A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled pilot study was conducted on 30 women suffering from abnormal uterine bleeding-menometrorrhagia. Treatment comprised of giving 15 ml oral myrtle syrup daily (5 ml three times a day) for 7 days starting from the onset of bleeding. The myrtle syrup along with placebo was repeated for 3 consecutive menstrual periods. Menstrual duration and number of used pads were recorded by the Pictorial Blood loss Assessment Chart at the end of each menstrual period. The quality of life was also evaluated using the menorrhagia questionnaire. Results The mean number of bleeding days significantly declined from 10.6 ± 2.7 days to 8.2 ± 1.9 days after 3 months treatment with the syrup (p = 0.01) and consequently the participants in the intervention group used fewer pads after 3 months (16.4 ± 10.7) compared with the number of pads used at the beginning of the treatment (22.7 ± 12.0, p = 0.01). Bleeding days and number of pads used by the participants in the placebo group did not change significantly. Also significant changes of quality of life scores were observed in the intervention group after 3 months compared to the baseline. Conclusion Myrtle syrup is introduced as a potential remedy for abnormal uterine bleeding-menometrorrhagia.
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- Department of Traditional Medicine, Faculty of Traditional Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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Saeidnia S, Gohari AR, Haddadi A, Amin G, Nikan M, Hadjiakhoondi A. Presence of monoterpene synthase in four Labiatae species and Solid-Phase Microextraction- Gas chromatography-Mass Spectroscopy analysis of their aroma profiles. Pharmacognosy Res 2014; 6:138-42. [PMID: 24761118 PMCID: PMC3996750 DOI: 10.4103/0974-8490.129033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2013] [Revised: 08/17/2013] [Accepted: 03/18/2014] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Background: The family Lamiaceae (Labiatae) has included some medicinal plants. some monoterpene synthases, including linalool and limonene synthases, have been cloned and functionally characterized from several plants of Labiatae family. Materials and Methods: In this study, presence of linalool and limonene synthases, in four species of Labiatae family including Nepeta cataria, Lavandula angustifolia, Hyssopus officinalis and Salvia sclarea has been determined by molecular biological techniques together with the Head space SPME – GC-MS analysis of the aroma profile of these species. Results: Indicated that none of the plant species produced distinguishable bands with primer pairs related to d-limonene synthase. Distinguishable bands around 1800 bp in cDNA samples of L. angustifolia, H. officinalis and S. sclarea were observed regarding to the presence of linalool synthase. Head space SPME-GC-MS analysis of the aroma profiles of the above-mentioned plants showed that linalool (31.0%), linalyl acetate (18.2%), were found as the major compounds of L. angustifolia, while geraniol (5.5%), nerol (34.0%) and α- citral (52.0%) were identified as the main compounds of the N. cataria. The major components of H. officinalis and S. sclarea oils were determined as cis-pinocamphone (57.3%), and linalool (19.0%), linalyl acetate (51.5%), respectively. Conclusion: H. officinalis was rich of cyclic monoterpenes, L. angustifolia, N. cataria and S. sclarea showed considerable amount of linear monoterpenes. The aroma profile of the above-mentioned plants contained low concentration of sesquiterpenes except N. cataria, which indicated no sesquiterpene. The profiles of the main components of these plants are in agreement with molecular assays.
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- Soodabeh Saeidnia
- Medicinal Plants Research Center, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran ; Division of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy and Nutrition, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Canada
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- Medicinal Plants Research Center, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran ; Division of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy and Nutrition, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Canada
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- Division of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy and Nutrition, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Canada
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- Medicinal Plants Research Center, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran ; Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Medicinal Plants Research Center, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Medicinal Plants Research Center, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran ; Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Yousefbeyk F, Gohari AR, Hashemighahderijani Z, Ostad SN, Sourmaghi MHS, Amini M, Golfakhrabadi F, Jamalifar H, Amin G, Amin M. Correction: Bioactive terpenoids and flavonoids from Daucus littoralis Smith subsp. hyrcanicus Rech.f, an endemic species of Iran. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2014; 22:33. [PMID: 24694279 PMCID: PMC3972510 DOI: 10.1186/2008-2231-22-33] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2014] [Accepted: 03/14/2014] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy and Medicinal Plants, Research Centre, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 14155-6451, Iran.
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Ghods R, Gharooni M, Amin G, Nazem E, Nikbakht Nasrabadi A. Hypertension from the perspective of Iranian traditional medicine. Iran Red Crescent Med J 2014; 16:e16449. [PMID: 24829789 PMCID: PMC4005451 DOI: 10.5812/ircmj.16449] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2013] [Revised: 12/22/2013] [Accepted: 01/11/2014] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Background: Nowadays, hypertension is considered as a global public health issue and in recent decades, it has shown a growing trend due to changes in lifestyle. Objectives: The purpose of this investigation was to compare symptoms of hypertension with known diseases in ancient medical texts and to find a disease that had the maximum overlap of symptoms with hypertension. Materials and Methods: In this qualitative study, reliable sources of traditional medicine such as The Canon of Medicine by Avicenna, The Complete Art of Medicine (Kitab Kamil as-Sina’aat-Tibbiyya) by Haly Abbas, Facilitating Treatment and a letter for Health preservation (Tahsil Al-Elaj and Resale Hafez Al-Sehha) by Mohammad Taghi Shirazi, and some reliable resources of conventional medicine such as Harrison’s principles of internal medicine and databases such as Pubmed, Scopus, SID, and Magiran were probed base on keywords to find a disease that had the most overlapping symptoms with hypertension. By taking notes from the relevant materials, the extracted texts were compared and analyzed. Results: Findings showed that hypertension has the most overlap with Imila (accumulation of normal or abnormal fluid in the body) symptoms in Iranian traditional medicine. Although this is not a quietly perfect overlap and there are other causes and reasons including dry dystemperament of vessel wall (atherosclerosis), hot dystemperament of heart or damages to other organs like liver, kidney and nervous system that could also lead to hypertension according to Iranian traditional medicine. Conclusions: Finding the equivalent disease to HTN based on Iranian traditional medicine, could suggest a better strategy for preventing, treating and reducing debilitating its complications in the future. In conclusion, we can approach to hypertension with recommendations for reducing Imtila when we are dealing with a kind of hypertension that corresponds to Imtila. Therefore, if patient is suffering from another type of hypertension like dry dystemperament of vessel wall, it surely requires another treatment approach for reducing vessel wall dryness.
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- Roshanak Ghods
- College of Traditional Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran
- College of Traditional Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran
- Corresponding Author: Roshanak Ghods, College of Traditional Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran. Tel: +98-9123163494, E-mail:
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- College of Traditional Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran
- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran
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- College of Traditional Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran
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Yousefbeyk F, Gohari AR, Hashemighahderijani Z, Ostad SN, Salehi Sourmaghi MH, Amini M, Golfakhrabadi F, Jamalifar H, Amin G. Bioactive Terpenoids and Flavonoids from Daucus littoralis Smith subsp. hyrcanicus Rech.f, an Endemic Species of Iran. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2014; 22:12. [PMID: 24397958 PMCID: PMC4029373 DOI: 10.1186/2008-2231-22-12] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2013] [Accepted: 11/18/2013] [Indexed: 12/03/2022]
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Background Daucus littoralis Smith subsp. hyrcanicus Rech.f. (Apiaceae) is an endemic species in northern parts of Iran where it is commonly named Caspian carrot. The fruits have been used as condiment. Methods In a series of in vitro assays, antioxidant (DPPH and FRAP assays), cytotoxic and antimicrobial activities of different extracts of roots and fruits were evaluated for the first time. The separation and purification of the compounds were carried out on the most potent extracts using various chromatographic methods and identified by spectroscopic data (1H and 13C NMR). Results The results showed that among the extracts only fruit methanol extract (FME) has significant antioxidant activity (IC50 = 145.93 μg.ml-1 in DPPH assay and 358 ± 0.02 mmol FeII/g dry extract in FRAP assay). The radical scavenging activity of FME at 400 μg.ml-1 was comparable with α-tocopherol (40 μg.ml-1) and with BHA (100 μg.ml-1) (p > 0.05). FME did not show any toxicity against cancerous and normal cell lines. Fruit ethyl acetate extract (FEE) had cytotoxic activity against breast carcinoma and hepatocellular carcinoma cells (IC50 168.4 and 185 μg.ml-1, respectively), while it did not possess antioxidant activity in comparison with α-tocopherol and BHA as standard compounds. Ethyl acetate and methanol extract of fruits showed antimicrobial activity against Staphylococcus aureus (MIC: 3.75 mg.ml-1) and Candida albicans (MIC: 15.6 and 7.8 mg.ml-1, respectively). Four terpenoids were isolated form FEE including: β-sitosterol (1), stigmasterol (2), caryophyllene oxide (3), β-amyrin (4). Also, three flavonoids namely quercetin 3-O-β-glucoside (5), quercetin 3-O-β-galactoside (6) and luteolin (7) were isolated from FME. Conclusion This study showed that FEE and FME of D. littoralis Smith subsp. hyrcanicus Rech.f. had the highest biological activities which may be correlated with in vitro cytotoxic, antimicrobial and antioxidant activities of terpenoids and flavonoids components of the extracts.
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy and Medicinal Plants Research Centre, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 14155-6451, Iran.
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Shekarchi M, Kondori BM, Hajimehdipoor H, Abdi L, Naseri M, Pourfarzib M, Amin G. Finger Printing and Quantitative Analysis of <i>Cuscuta chinensis</i> Flavonoid Contents from Different Hosts by RP-HPLC. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2014. [DOI: 10.4236/fns.2014.510101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Sharifi N, Souri E, Ziai SA, Amin G, Amanlou M. Discovery of new angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors from medicinal plants to treat hypertension using an in vitro assay. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2013; 21:74. [PMID: 24359711 PMCID: PMC3896793 DOI: 10.1186/2008-2231-21-74] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2013] [Accepted: 08/28/2013] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE STUDY Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors plays a critical role in treating hypertension. The purpose of the present investigation was to evaluate ACE inhibition activity of 50 Iranian medicinal plants using an in vitro assay. METHODS The ACE activity was evaluated by determining the hydrolysis rate of substrate, hippuryl-L-histidyl-L-leucine (HHL), using reverse phase high performance liquid chromatography (RP-HPLC). Total phenolic content and antioxidant activity were determined by Folin-Ciocalteu colorimetric method and DPPH radical scavenging assay respectively. RESULTS Six extracts revealed > 50% ACE inhibition activity at 330 μg/ml concentration. They were Berberis integerrima Bunge. (Berberidaceae) (88.2 ± 1.7%), Crataegus microphylla C. Koch (Rosaceae) (80.9 ± 1.3%), Nymphaea alba L. (Nymphaeaceae) (66.3 ± 1.2%), Onopordon acanthium L. (Asteraceae) (80.2 ± 2.0%), Quercus infectoria G. Olivier. (Fagaceae) (93.9 ± 2.5%) and Rubus sp. (Rosaceae) (51.3 ± 1.0%). Q. infectoria possessed the highest total phenolic content with 7410 ± 101 mg gallic acid/100 g dry plant. Antioxidant activity of Q. infectoria (IC50 value 1.7 ± 0.03 μg/ml) was more than that of BHT (IC50 value of 10.3 ± 0.15 μg/ml) and Trolox (IC50 value of 3.2 ± 0.06 μg/ml) as the positive controls. CONCLUSIONS In this study, we introduced six medicinal plants with ACE inhibition activity. Despite the high ACE inhibition and antioxidant activity of Q. infectoria, due to its tannin content (tannins interfere in ACE activity), another plant, O. acanthium, which also had high ACE inhibition and antioxidant activity, but contained no tannin, could be utilized in further studies for isolation of active compounds.
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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