INTRODUCTION Nutrition can contribute to the development of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The relevant studies often provide contradictory results. AIM To determine GERD risk factors associated with dietary habits. MATERIAL AND METHODS A total of 513 subjects were included. The study group consisted of adults with a recent clinically confirmed diagnosis of GERD, and the control gr...

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES The efficacy of Mentha piperita L, Zataria multiflora Boiss and Thymus vulgaris L essential oils (EOs) was evaluated for controlling the growth of Phytophthora drechsleri, the causative agent of damage to many crops that is consumed directly by humans. MATERIALS AND METHODS The EOs used in this study was purchased from Magnolia Co, Iran. The pour plate method in petr...

This study aims to evaluate the benefits of some herbs such as antioxidant, antibacterial, and anti-cancer activities Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus), peppermint (Mentha longifolia), wormwood (Artemisia absinthium) essential oils (EOs). The chemical composition was identified using GC-MS technique. total phenolic content antioxidant were monitored by radical scavenging assay (DPPH). Furthermor...

itching is one of the most common skin symptoms. generalized pruritus occurs in 1-8% of pregnant women. it can create unpleasant feeling for these women especially at nights. most pregnant women avoid using synthetic drugs because of their side effects. peppermint is a plant which has been used as a traditional drug in iran. it decreases skin’s temperature. this study was done to determine the ...

Background: Considering,  the high prevalence of nipple fissures as well as the importance of neonatal health and, on the other hand, the increasing use of herbal medicines, we decided to conduct a systematic review on the effects of peppermint on nipple fissure. Materials and Methods: In this systematic review, all clinical trial...

Plant essential oils (EOs) are known to inhibit the growth of bacteria and fungi. Whether these antimicrobial effects are comparable to synthetic household products is less clear. Furthermore, limited research is available on the potential additive effect of blending EOs. In this investigation, a new EO blend containing orange, patchouli, peppermint, and clary sage was compared to its individua...

CONTEXT Gastrointestinal problems are common after Cesarean section. During the past three decades, there has been an increasing trend in the use of herbal plants in the treatment of various medical conditions. AIMS This study aimed to compare the effects of cumin, peppermint with magnesium hydroxide (milk of magnesia; MOM) on gastrointestinal complications of Caesarean section. SETTINGS & ...

Volatiles from aqueous extract of peppermint commercial sachets were investigated through gas chromatography/flame ionization detection (GC/FID) and GC/mass spectrometry (MS). Samples were prepared under similar conditions as in homemade tea. Volatiles were isolated using solid phase extraction method (SPE) with Porapak Q trap followed by desorption with acetone. Estimated mean values for short...

AIM The present study was conducted to examine the rumen modulatory effect of thyme, clove and peppermint oils on rumen fermentation pattern in vitro using roughage based diet. MATERIALS AND METHODS Thyme, clove and peppermint oils were tested at concentration of 0, 30, 300 and 600 mg/l (ppm) of total culture fluid using in vitro gas production technique in wheat straw based diet (concentrate...

Introduction: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy is  as a diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal diseases in children. Due to severe response and spastic in  the muscles of the digestive tract is created during endoscopy,endoscopy is often face with difficult. The aim of this study is to evaluate peppermint impact in pyloric spasm in children undergo endoscopy.   Material and Methods: In this ...