Search Results - "Avicenna journal of phytomedicine"

Garlic: a review of potential therapeutic effects by Bayan, Leyla, Koulivand, Peir Hossain, Gorji, Ali

“…Throughout history, many different cultures have recognized the potential use of garlic for prevention and treatment of different diseases. Recent studies…”
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The effect of nano-curcumin on HbA1c, fasting blood glucose, and lipid profile in diabetic subjects: a randomized clinical trial by Rahimi, Hamid Reza, Mohammadpour, Amir Hooshang, Dastani, Mostafa, Jaafari, Mahmoud Reza, Abnous, Khalil, Ghayour Mobarhan, Majid, Kazemi Oskuee, Reza

“…Diabetes mellitus is defined as a group of metabolic diseases characterized by hyperglycemia resulting from defects in insulin secretion, insulin action, or…”
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Cancer therapy with phytochemicals: evidence from clinical studies by Hosseini, Azar, Ghorbani, Ahmad

“…Cancer is still one of the major causes of mortality in both developing and developed countries. At present, in spite of intensive interventions, a large…”
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Cytotoxic activity of caffeic acid and gallic acid against MCF-7 human breast cancer cells: An in silico and in vitro study by Rezaei-Seresht, Hasan, Cheshomi, Hamid, Falanji, Farahnaz, Movahedi-Motlagh, Fatemeh, Hashemian, Maryam, Mireskandari, Erfan

“…Phenolic compounds have been considered inhibitors of various cancers. In this study, caffeic acid and gallic acid were appraised for their possible effects on…”
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The effects of Crocus sativus (saffron) and its constituents on nervous system: A review by Khazdair, Mohammad Reza, Boskabady, Mohammad Hossein, Hosseini, Mahmoud, Rezaee, Ramin, M Tsatsakis, Aristidis

“…Saffron or Crocus sativus L. (C. sativus) has been widely used as a medicinal plant to promote human health, especially in Asia. The main components of saffron…”
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Novel delivery system for natural products: Nano-curcumin formulations by Rahimi, Hamid Reza, Nedaeinia, Reza, Sepehri Shamloo, Alireza, Nikdoust, Shima, Kazemi Oskuee, Reza

“…Curcumin is extracted from Curcuma longa and regulates the intracellular signal pathways which control the growth of cancerous cell, inflammation, invasion and…”
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Immunosuppressive, anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties of triptolide: A mini review by Ziaei, Samira, Halaby, Reginald

“…Triptolide, the active component of Tripterygium wilfordii Hook F has been used to treat autoimmune and inflammatory conditions for over two hundred years in…”
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Podophyllotoxin: a novel potential natural anticancer agent by Ardalani, Hamidreza, Avan, Amir, Ghayour-Mobarhan, Majid

“…The aim of the present review is to give an overview about the role, biosynthesis, and characteristics of Podophyllotoxin (PTOX) as a potential antitumor agent…”
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Ethnobotanical knowledge of Apiaceae family in Iran: A review by Amiri, Mohammad Sadegh, Joharchi, Mohammad Reza

“…Apiaceae (Umbelliferae) family is one of the biggest plant families on the earth. Iran has a huge diversity of Apiaceae members. This family possesses a range…”
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Review of the antioxidant potential of flavonoids as a subgroup of polyphenols and partial substitute for synthetic antioxidants by Hassanpour, Seyyed Hossein, Doroudi, Alireza

“…ObjectiveThis review describes the antioxidant activity of flavonoids as a subgroup of polyphenols and a partial or entire substitute for synthetic…”
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Ethnobotanical knowledge of Astragalus spp.: The world's largest genus of vascular plants by Amiri, Mohammad Sadegh, Joharchi, Mohammad Reza, Nadaf, Mohabat, Nasseh, Yasamin

“…L. (Fabaceae) is the largest genus of vascular plants in the world, that comprises an estimated number of 2900 annual and perennial species. The members of…”
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Health benefits of wolfberry (Gou Qi Zi, Fructus barbarum L.) on the basis of ancient Chineseherbalism and Western modern medicine by Wenli, Sun, Shahrajabian, Mohamad Hesam, Qi, Cheng

“…Goji berry has been used for thousand years inTraditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) in China and other Asian countries as foods to promote health and as drugs to…”
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Cytotoxic effects of auraptene against a human malignant glioblastoma cell line by Afshari, Amir R, Karimi Roshan, Mostafa, Soukhtanloo, Mohammad, Ghorbani, Ahmad, Rahmani, Farzad, Jalili-Nik, Mohammad, Vahedi, Mohammad Mahdi, Hoseini, Azar, Sadeghnia, Hamid R, Mollazadeh, Hamid, Mousavi, Seyed Hadi

“…Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is the deadliest type of primary brain tumors, and the survival of patients is estimated to be only about one year. This study,…”
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In vitro evaluation of antibacterial activity of verbascoside, lemon verbena extract and caffeine in combination with gentamicin against drug-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli clinical isolates by Fazly Bazzaz, Bibi Sedigheh, Khameneh, Bahman, Zahedian Ostad, Mohammad Reza, Hosseinzadeh, Hossein

“…In recent years, there has been an increasing interest in using herbal products to overcome bacterial resistance. The aim of this study was to investigate the…”
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Paraquat-induced systemic inflammation and increased oxidative markers in rats improved by Zataria multiflora extract and carvacrol by Amin, Fatemeh, Roohbakhsh, Ali, Memarzia, Arghavan, Kazerani, Hamid Reza, Boskabady, Mohammad Hossein

“…Paraquat (PQ) is a herbicide which induces oxidative stress and inflammation. Anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant effects were shown for (Z ) and carvacrol…”
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Effects of Nigella sativa oil extract on inflammatory cytokine response and oxidative stress status in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial by Hadi, Vahid, Kheirouri, Sorayya, Alizadeh, Mohammad, Khabbazi, Alireza, Hosseini, Hossein

“…Nigella sativa is a medicinal plant that has long been used in traditional medicine for treating various conditions. Numerous animal studies provided evidences…”
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Carob (Ceratonia siliqua L.) fruit hydro-alcoholic extract alleviates reproductive toxicity of lead in male mice: Evidence on sperm parameters, sex hormones, oxidative stress biomarkers and expression of Nrf2 and iNOS by Soleimanzadeh, Ali, Kian, Mehdi, Moradi, Sajjad, Mahmoudi, Soraya

“…Carob   is an evergreen tree with fruits that have potent antioxidant activity. The aim of this study was to investigate alleviative effects of carob…”
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Therapeutic efficacy of rose oil: A comprehensive review of clinical evidence by Mohebitabar, Safieh, Shirazi, Mahboobeh, Bioos, Sodabeh, Rahimi, Roja, Malekshahi, Farhad, Nejatbakhsh, Fatemeh

“…Rose oil is obtained from the petals of difference Rosa species especially L. and Mill. Various pharmacological properties have been attributed to rose oil…”
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Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and protective potential of gallic acid against paraquat-induced liver toxicity in male rats by Nouri, Ali, Salehi-Vanani, Najmeh, Heidarian, Esfandiar

“…As a herbicide, paraquat is a toxic agent that has devastating effects on human health. Gallic acid, on the other hand, is a natural compound that its…”
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In vitro antibacterial activity of curcumin-meropenem combination against extensively drug-resistant (XDR) bacteria isolated from burn wound infections by Yasbolaghi Sharahi, Javad, Aliakbar Ahovan, Zahra, Taghizadeh Maleki, Donya, Riahi Rad, Zahra, Riahi Rad, Zohreh, Goudarzi, Mehdi, Shariati, Aref, Bostanghadiri, Narjess, Abbasi, Elham, Hashemi, Ali

“…Burn wound infection is a severe complication of thermal injury. Patients with severe burn injuries need urgent care to diminish complications after severe…”
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