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Joudi Z. Review on Treating Children's Appetite Loss Using Natural and Herbal Methods. pbp 2025; 7 (3) :29-35
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Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, Maragheh University of Medical Sciences, Maragheh, Iran , zjoudi1359@gmail.com
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Objective: Appetite loss in children is a common nutritional problem that can negatively affect their growth and overall health. The use of natural methods and medicinal plants in traditional medicine has gained attention as a safe and effective approach for treating this issue. This study aims to identify medicinal plants that are effective in treating children's appetite loss, based on the documentation and rich knowledge of traditional medicine.
Methodology: This review article was conducted using keyword searches such as medicinal plants, traditional medicine, children, appetite stimulants, and anorexia in databases like Web of Science, Medline, PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar. Relevant articles were used for literature review.
Results: In Iranian traditional medicine, medicinal plants such as lemon, rosemary, thyme, ginger, wheat, tarragon, black pepper, golpar, mint, wild mint, coriander, fennel, potato, olive, pomegranate, fig, carrot, garlic, cinnamon, saffron, yarrow, wild thyme, chicory, turmeric, fenugreek, lemon balm, horseradish, and aloe vera are among the most important medicinal plants used as appetite stimulants for children.
Conclusion: The treatment of children's appetite loss with medicinal plants in traditional Iranian medicine is recognized as a safe and effective method. These plants, due to their appetite-stimulating properties and digestive benefits, can be effective in promoting appetite and enhancing children's nutrition. Further research is essential to confirm the clinical effects of these plants.
Methodology: This review article was conducted using keyword searches such as medicinal plants, traditional medicine, children, appetite stimulants, and anorexia in databases like Web of Science, Medline, PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar. Relevant articles were used for literature review.
Results: In Iranian traditional medicine, medicinal plants such as lemon, rosemary, thyme, ginger, wheat, tarragon, black pepper, golpar, mint, wild mint, coriander, fennel, potato, olive, pomegranate, fig, carrot, garlic, cinnamon, saffron, yarrow, wild thyme, chicory, turmeric, fenugreek, lemon balm, horseradish, and aloe vera are among the most important medicinal plants used as appetite stimulants for children.
Conclusion: The treatment of children's appetite loss with medicinal plants in traditional Iranian medicine is recognized as a safe and effective method. These plants, due to their appetite-stimulating properties and digestive benefits, can be effective in promoting appetite and enhancing children's nutrition. Further research is essential to confirm the clinical effects of these plants.
Type of Study: Research |
Subject:
Herbal Drugs
Received: 2025/02/4 | Accepted: 2025/01/29 | Published: 2025/07/27
Received: 2025/02/4 | Accepted: 2025/01/29 | Published: 2025/07/27
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