OBJECTIVE There are a number of published data indicating in vitro anti-HSV activity of some of Iranian herbal extracts with no systematic review to discuss these results. Therefore, this article was aimed to review and discuss the methods carried out and the phytochemistry and bioactivity of the extracts used and also conclusions provided in these publications. MATERIALS AND METHODS Publishe...

background research in the area of herbal psychopharmacology has clearly improved in recent decades. self-administration of herbal medicines has been the most popular therapeutic alternative to standard medicine. objectives since the extract of echium amoenum exhibits an anxiolytic effect, the aim of this study is to evaluate the anxiolytic and hypnotic effects in mice of the aqueous and ethano...

Ginger, Zingiber officinale Roscoe Family- Zingiberaceae, has been used in Chinese and Indian folk medicine for centuries. Turmeric, Curcuma longa Linn is from the family of Zingiberaceae. There are no reported UV methods simultaneous estimation both extracts, which necessary development Herbal formulation these drugs. Hence, a simple spectroscopic method was developed validated direct gingerol...

Objective Diabetes mellitus is manifested by hyperglycaemia. Different treatments such as diets and drugs are recommended for diabetes control. For various reasons in recent years traditional plant (herbal) therapies as prescribed by indigenous systems of medicine with different mechanisms have commonly been used. The digestive enzymes such as alpha glucosidase are among these herbal remedies....

the four full seasons & the various climates in our country iran, have certainly contributed to the variety of flora in iran, some of which demonstrate wonderful therapeutic effects. this is of particular interest when one considers such problems as antibiotic resistance and other side effects of synthetic drugs which have caused global interest in the growth of new disciplines such as pharmaco...

The term "phytopreparations" indicates products with active substances obtained from medicinal plants. Herbal medicines, extracts, essential oils, and isolated principles are present in both cosmetology dermatology. new term, "cosmeceutical" refers to cosmetic preparations which also have therapeutic action. A review of relevant literature legal frames has been done order understand the modern ...

the production of healthy and high-quality meat and meat products in line with consumers’ demand for natural foods has become a major challenge for the meat production industry. herbal extracts and essential oils have shown potentially significant antimicrobial effects against spoilage and pathogenic microorganisms present in meat products; however, they tend to have a limited use due to the in...

Herbal medicines have been widely used around the world since ancient times. The advancement of phytochemical and phytopharmacological sciences has enabled elucidation of the composition and biological activities of several medicinal plant products. The effectiveness of many species of medicinal plants depends on the supply of active compounds. Most of the biologically active constituents of ex...

Phytotherapy is used as an additional therapeutic method of treatment for gingivitis and periodontal disease. Besides its therapeutic effects, it has a role in improving general immunity. Herbs and their extracts have antimicrobial, antioxidative and antiinflammatory effects. Aim of this review article is to give a basic overview of usage of herbal species in treatment of periodontal disease. B...