Ali Zarei

Department of Biology, Damghan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Semnan, Iran

[ 1 ] - Hypoglycemic and hypolipidemic activities of Salvia hydrangea in streptozotocin-induced diabetes in rats

Objective(s): This study was to investigate the potential anti-diabetic effects of alcoholic extract of Salvia hydrangea in rats. Materials and Methods:Thirty five male Wistar rats were divided into five groups namely non-diabetic control, diabetic control, and three experimental diabetic that received either Salvia hydrangea extract for 21 days at the doses of 100 and 200 or glibenclamide at ...

[ 2 ] - A Quick Review of the Effects of Chelidonium majus L and Its Active Components on Health and Disease Treatment

Background: Using herbs for the treatment of diseases has a long history. Chelidonium majus from the family of Papaveraceae is one of the best-known and most widely used herbs used in traditional medicine. The aim of this study was to review its active components, as well as its therapeutic and toxic effects on body tissues. Methods: This short o...

[ 3 ] - اثر عصاره هیدروالکلی گیاه خرفه بر سطح سرمی هورمون‌های تیروئیدی موش‌های صحرایی با کلسترول بالا

زمینه و هدف : هورمون‌های تیروئیدی دارای نقش کلیدی در تنظیم متابولیسم و کارکرد تقریباً همه بافت‌های بدن هستند. این مطالعه به منظور ارزیابی اثر عصاره هیدروالکلی گیاه خرفه بر سطح سرمی هورمون‌های تیروئیدی موش‌های صحرایی دارای هیپرکلسترلمیا انجام شد. روش بررسی : این مطالعه تجربی روی 60 سر موش صحرایی نر از نژاد ویستار طی مدت 21 روز انجام شد. موش‌ها به شش گروه ده‌تایی شامل کنترل بکر با رژیم غذایی عادی...

[ 4 ] - The Effects of the Extract of Rosa Canina L. On Lipid Profile, Liver and Thyroid Functions in Hypercholesterolemic Rats

Background: Rosa Canina L. is a medicinal plant with many therapeutic applications in traditional medicine. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of the extract of Rosa Canina on liver function, lipid profiles and thyroid hormones in hypercholesterolemic rats. Methods: In this experimental study, 60 male Wistar rats were divided into...

[ 5 ] - Effect of Alcoholic Extract of Ziziphora tenuior L on Blood Glucose and Lipid Profiles in Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Rats

Introduction: Diabetes is a common metabolic disorder associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, disability, and mortality. The present study was conducted to evaluate the effects of alcoholic extract of Ziziphora tenuior L (ziziphora) plant on blood glucose and fat profiles in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. Materials and Methods: In this study, 40 male wistar rats were...

[ 6 ] - The Effects of Hydro-alcoholic Extracts of Allium sativum L. and Orchismaculata L. on Spermatogenesis Index and Testosterone Level in Cyclophosphamide-treated Rats

Background:One of the most common side effects of cyclophosphamide (CP) is oligo-spermatozoa, azoospermia and elimination of spermatogenic cycles. This study was done to find the efficacy of simultaneous consumption of garlic (Allium sativum L.) and orchid (Orchismaculata L.) hydroalcoholic extracts on spermatogenesis and sex hormones in rats treated with CP. ...