1- Department of Biology Education, Farhangian University, P.O. Box 14665-889, Tehran, Iran , sh.abbasi@cfu.ac.ir
2- Department of Basic Sciences, Shahid Rajaee Center, Farhangian University, Isfahan, Iran
Abstract: (141 Views)
Blood plays a vital role in the body, carrying oxygen, nutrients, and hormones. Therefore, blood purification is of great importance and guarantees the proper functioning of the body. Medicinal plants have been used by people for the treatment of various diseases in the past. Due to the high side effects of the use of different chemical drugs, in recent years, medicinal plants have been relatively popular. Therefore, in this review, using the keywords of medicinal plants, purification, and blood purification, numerous articles published in this field were searched through Scopus, Google Scholar, Irandoc.ac.ir, and Sid. ir databases. Finally, 87 articles were selected and reviewed. A list of plants effective in blood purification along with their effective ingredients and other therapeutic properties was obtained. According to the results, 45.2% of plants effective in blood purification were native to Iran. Fabaceae, Asteraceae, and Lamiaceae were the most important families, respectively. Plants effective in blood purification can help improve health and purify the blood. Still, the consumption of each plant should be according to the condition of each person's body and consult with a specialist.
Type of Study:
Review/Systemtic review |
Subject:
Herbal Drugs Received: 2024/08/31 | Accepted: 2024/09/25 | Published: 2025/02/28