Narjes Khavasi

Dept. of Persian Medicine, School of Medicine, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran

[ 1 ] - Therapeutic Effect of Thyme (Thymus Vulgaris) Essential Oil on Patients with COVID19: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Background and Objective: SARS COV-2 is a worldwide pandemic disease. There is currently no effective cure for this virus, but some types of herbs can be a good choice for reducing its symptoms. There are some reports that Thymus Vulgaris has a high antioxidant compounds effective in strengthening the immune system, as well as anti-virus effects to reduce the respiratory symptoms. Therefore, we...

[ 2 ] - Comparison of the Effect of Cydonia oblonga and Phyllanthus Emblica on Gastric Residual Volume and Pulmonary Aspiration in Patients under Mechanical Ventilation in Mousavi Hospital ICU of Zanjan in 2020

Background and Objective: The gastric residual volume has a direct effect on the volume and timing of the subsequent feeding and causes gastric emptying and pulmonary aspiration. The present study compares the effect of Cydonia oblonga and Phyllanthus Emblica (Amla) fruit on gastric residual volume and pulmonary aspiration in mechanically- ventilated patients. Materials and Methods: This is a...

[ 3 ] - The Histopathological Evaluation of the Effects of Capparis spinosa Seed Hydroalcoholic Extract on Cisplatin- induced-Nephrotoxicity in Rats

Background and Objective: Increment in cancer prevalence and subsequent need for chemotherapy leads to distinct kidney-related diseases such as acute kidney injury (AKI). Cisplatin is a common chemotherapeutic agent that has been used in many cancers; however, it can damage renal cells. Capparis spinosa is an important therapeutic plant in Persian medicine that encompasses high amounts of bioac...