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Zolfigol A, Pirhadi M. Exploring Herbal Remedies for Infant Colic: Traditional Plants with Therapeutic Potential. pbp 2024; 6 (2) :89-94
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1- Assistant Professor of Pediatric Cardiology, Department of Pediatric Disease, School of Medicine, Shahid Motahari Hospital, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
2- Department of Environmental Health Engineering, Food Safety Division, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences and Health Services, Tehran, Iran ,m.pirhadi371@gmail.com
2- Department of Environmental Health Engineering, Food Safety Division, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences and Health Services, Tehran, Iran ,
Abstract: (1557 Views)
Objective: Neonatal colic is among the most common gastrointestinal disorders in newborns, often causing persistent crying, restlessness, and significant distress for both infants and parents. This condition typically occurs between 1 and 4 months of age and may be managed through home remedies, medical interventions, maternal dietary modifications, or pharmacological treatments. In Iranian traditional medicine, medicinal plants play a key role in alleviating colic. This study aims to identify and report the main medicinal plants used for the treatment of colic in infants.
Methodology: This review was conducted through a comprehensive search using keywords including “colic,” “children,” “traditional medicine,” “medicinal plants,” and “treatment” in databases such as Google Scholar, SID, Magiran, and Scopus. Irrelevant studies were excluded, and eligible articles were systematically reviewed and analyzed.
Results: Findings revealed that medicinal plants such as Anethum graveolens, Acorus calamus, Foeniculum vulgare, Pimpinella anisum, Matricaria chamomilla, Mentha spicata, Zingiber officinale, and Carum carvi are among the most frequently recommended and practically applied herbal remedies for infantile colic in traditional medicine sources.
Conclusion: Anti-colic medicinal plants appear to alleviate symptoms of infantile colic through analgesic, antispasmodic, and sedative mechanisms. These findings highlight the therapeutic potential of medicinal plants as a complementary approach for colic management. However, clinical validation and careful monitoring by healthcare professionals are necessary to ensure efficacy and safety in infants.
Type of Study: Research |
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Clinical
Received: 2024/05/3 | Accepted: 2024/08/6 | Published: 2024/07/31
Received: 2024/05/3 | Accepted: 2024/08/6 | Published: 2024/07/31
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