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Seydi F, Soltanbeigi A, Pourrahim A, Asadzadeh R. Ethnobotanical Study of Medicinal Plants Effective on Prostate in Abdanan City, Ilam Province, Western Iran. pbp 2025; 7 (2)
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1- Biotechnology and Medicinal Plants Research Center, Ilam University of Medical Sciences, Ilam, Iran
2- Faculty of Pharmacy, Basic Pharmaceutical Sciences Dep., Medicinal & Aromatic Plants, Culture & Technology, Turkey
3- Student Research Committee, Faculty of Medicine, Ilam University of Medical Sciences, Ilam, Iran.
4- Assistant Professor of Nephrology, School of Medicine, Ilam University of Medical Sciences, Ilam, Iran ,drasadzadehr@ymail.com
2- Faculty of Pharmacy, Basic Pharmaceutical Sciences Dep., Medicinal & Aromatic Plants, Culture & Technology, Turkey
3- Student Research Committee, Faculty of Medicine, Ilam University of Medical Sciences, Ilam, Iran.
4- Assistant Professor of Nephrology, School of Medicine, Ilam University of Medical Sciences, Ilam, Iran ,
Abstract: (14976 Views)
Objective: Medicinal plants have long been used in the treatment of many diseases. One of the common diseases among men is prostate problems, which include benign prostatic hyperplasia and prostate cancer. In this regard, using local and ethnobotanical knowledge in a region like Ilam can help to identify effective medicinal plants for these diseases. This research was conducted with the aim of identifying and investigating medicinal plants effective on the prostate in Ilam city from an ethnobotanical point of view.
Methodology: This study was conducted using a qualitative method and through semi-structured interviews with 25 traditional healers and traditional healers in Abdanan city (Ilam province, western Iran). The collected information included the names of the plants, how to use them, the parts of the plant used and their therapeutic effects on the prostate. Data analysis was done using quantitative analysis and qualitative content.
Results: The results showed that 10 types of medicinal plants in Abdanan city are known to be effective on prostate problems. Among the identified plants, we can mention clover, nasturtium, chicory, yarrow, nettle, nettle, flax, thistle, borage, and marshmallow. Clover and Nestrine plant with UR equal to 9, RCF equal to 0.62 and PFU equal to 34.6% are the most medicinal plants used for prostate in Abdanan region.
Conclusion: The indigenous and ethnobotanical knowledge of Ilam city shows that medicinal plants can be used as effective therapeutic supplements in the management of prostate problems. The results of this study can help to develop new herbal medicines or complement existing treatments.
Methodology: This study was conducted using a qualitative method and through semi-structured interviews with 25 traditional healers and traditional healers in Abdanan city (Ilam province, western Iran). The collected information included the names of the plants, how to use them, the parts of the plant used and their therapeutic effects on the prostate. Data analysis was done using quantitative analysis and qualitative content.
Results: The results showed that 10 types of medicinal plants in Abdanan city are known to be effective on prostate problems. Among the identified plants, we can mention clover, nasturtium, chicory, yarrow, nettle, nettle, flax, thistle, borage, and marshmallow. Clover and Nestrine plant with UR equal to 9, RCF equal to 0.62 and PFU equal to 34.6% are the most medicinal plants used for prostate in Abdanan region.
Conclusion: The indigenous and ethnobotanical knowledge of Ilam city shows that medicinal plants can be used as effective therapeutic supplements in the management of prostate problems. The results of this study can help to develop new herbal medicines or complement existing treatments.
Received: 2024/08/25 | Accepted: 2025/02/28 | Published: 2025/02/28
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