Farzaneh Shakeri
Natural Products and Medicinal Plants Research Center, North Khorasan University of Medical Sciences, Bojnurd, Iran
[ 1 ] - Clinical and experimental effects of Nigella sativa and its constituents on respiratory and allergic disorders
Objective: Black cumin or Nigella sativa (N. sativa) seed has been widely used traditionally as a medicinal natural product because of its therapeutic effects. In this review, the medicinal properties of N. sativa as a healing remedy for the treatment of respiratory and allergic diseases, were evaluated. Material and Methods: Ke...
[ 2 ] - Effects of ethanolic extract of woody endocarpium walnut on acid secretion and gastric oxidative changes following ischemia-gastric reperfusion injury in male rats
Introduction: Walnut has anti-atherogenic, anti-mutagenic, anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties. Walnut also contains many substances with strong neuroprotective properties, including vitamin E, folate, melatonin, flavonoids and polyphenolic compounds, which have strong anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of ethanolic extra...
[ 3 ] - Evaluation of Anxiolytic Effects of Methanolic Extract of Lepidium draba L by Cross-Maze Method in Mice
Introduction: Lepidium draba L (L. draba) is one of the most valuable medicinal plants belonging to the nightshade family. This study was designed to evaluate anxiolytic effects of different doses of the methanolic extract of L. draba and also the role of benzodiazepine receptors. Method: In this study, 48 male mice weighing 25-30 g were used. The selected mice were randomly divided into 6 gro...