Homa Hajimehdipoor
Traditional Medicine and Materia Medica Research Center and Department of Traditional Pharmacy, School of Traditional Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
[ 1 ] - Alteration in Thymoquinone Content of Nigella sativa Seeds After Processing by a Traditional Method and Stability Assessment of Raw and Processed Seeds
Background and objectives: Nigella sativa L. is one of the most important species in Iranian traditional medicine (ITM). According to ITM, the plant seeds can cause bronchospasm in patients with hot temperament; therefore it is recommended to process the seeds with grape vinegar before usage. This process may influence some components of the seeds; thus, in the present...
[ 2 ] - The Effect of Flixweed-Honey Vaginal Product on Cervicitis: a Clinical Trial
Background and objectives: Cervicitis is a common and recurrent gynecologic disease which is usually resistant to treatments. This study was conducted to investigate the effect of Iranian traditional medicine (ITM) product, flixweed- honey, on cervicitis. Methods: A quasi-experimental study was conducted as a clinical trial before and after the intervention at ...
[ 3 ] - Antidepressant Effect of a Polyherbal Syrup Based on Iranian Traditional Medicine
Background and objectives: Depression is a common and costly public-health disease. It has been considered in Iranian traditional medicine and many herbal combinations have been used for healing depressive-like disorders. Traditional herbal medicines should be converted into common dosage forms for patient acceptance and easier usage. Methods: In the present re...
[ 4 ] - Prediction of Coffee Effects in Rats with Healthy and NAFLD Conditions Based on Protein-Protein Interaction Network Analysis
Background and objectives: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a common liver condition. On the other hand, coffee consumption has shown promising for gastrointestinal diseases. Detection of the most valuable biomarkers of decaffeinated coffee treatment in healthy and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease conditions was the aim of the present study. Methods:</stro...
[ 5 ] - Preparation of a Traditional Poly Herbal Gel for Abnormal Vaginal Discharge
Background and objectives: Plants are usually used for treatment of different diseases according to their traditional application. The use of the plant based medications is increasingly becoming popular all over the world. Traditional herbal medicines should be transformed into new forms to make better acceptance and more comfortable use by patients. The aim of the present stud...
[ 6 ] - Comparing the Effect of Nigella sativa oil Soft Gel and Placebo on Oligomenorrhea, Amenorrhea and Laboratory Characteristics in Patients with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, a Randomized Clinical Trial
Background and objectives: Oligo-amenorrhea is one of the most common symptoms in poly cystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) patients and Nigella sativa is a medicinal plant used in Iranian traditional medicine for the treatment of oligo-amenorrhea. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of N. sativa oil on oligo-amenorrhea in patients with PCOS. Me...
[ 7 ] - A Validated HPLC Method for Quantitation of Rosmarinic Acid in a Polyherbal Syrup
Herbal medicines play a significant role in global healthcare systems. In this investigation, “Monzej soda” syrup was prepared by decocting a mixture containing Lavandula angustifolia, Melissa officinalis, Echium amoenum, Cordia myxa, Glycyrrhiza glabra, Ziziphus jujuba, Foeniculum vulgare, Fumaria parviflora, Adiantum capillus-veneris and Alhagi spp. Manna. along with glycerin, sodium benzoate...
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