Akbari, Fatemeh
PhD Student in Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
[ 1 ] - Qualitative and Quantitative Study of Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids in Medicinal Plants Sold in Herb Shops
Background and purpose: Pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PAs) are a group of chemical compounds that are seen as secondary metabolites in different plant families. These compounds can cause liver, kidney, and lung damages and their presence in various herbal products increases the risk of injury. This study aimed at performing qualitative and quantitative evaluation of pyrrolizidine alkaloids in medic...
[ 2 ] - Effect of a Herbal Medicine Containing Satureja hortensis L., Hypericum perforatum L. and Foeniculum vulgare L. on Patients with COVID-19 Infection
Background and purpose: This research aimed at investigating the effect of herbal medicine on reduction of pulmonary complications in patients with Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Materials and methods: Forty patients with COVID-19 infection older than 18 years of age (60% men) with the average age of over 55 years old enrolled in this study. Written consent was obtained and participants...