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Changaee F. The Role of Native Medicinal Plants in Supporting Pregnancy Health: A Traditional Medicine Approach with Their Mechanisms of Action. pbp 2025; 7 (2)
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1Associate Professor of Reproductive Health, Department of Midwifery, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Lorestan University of Medical Sciences, Khorramabad, Iran , farahnazchangaei@yahoo.com
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Objective: During pregnancy, maintaining the health of both the mother and fetus is of utmost importance. The selection of effective and safe therapeutic methods to address the challenges of pregnancy is crucial. In this context, medicinal plants are recognized as a natural and complementary option in traditional medicine that can play a significant role in enhancing pregnancy and supporting fetal health.
Methods: This review article examines the native medicinal plants of Iran that are used in traditional medicine to strengthen pregnancy and maintain maternal health. The literature search was conducted using reputable scientific databases such as Web of Science, PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar, along with traditional medicine books and online resources. Irrelevant articles were excluded, and only those related to the topic were evaluated.
Results: According to traditional Iranian medicine, various medicinal plants are used to strengthen and maintain pregnancy health. These include cardamom, ginger, lemon balm, dandelion, lavender, chamomile, thyme, fennel, licorice, damask rose, mint, fenugreek, licorice, nettle, rosemary, rosehip, lemon verbena, cinnamon, and jujube. These plants, due to their anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and calming properties, are effective in supporting maternal health.
Conclusion: Studies show that the use of medicinal plants can play an important role in strengthening and maintaining pregnancy health. These plants, due to their unique properties such as reducing inflammation and improving the function of various body systems, support maternal well-being. However, to prevent potential side effects and drug interactions, the use of these plants should be supervised by a healthcare provider or traditional medicine expert.
Methods: This review article examines the native medicinal plants of Iran that are used in traditional medicine to strengthen pregnancy and maintain maternal health. The literature search was conducted using reputable scientific databases such as Web of Science, PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar, along with traditional medicine books and online resources. Irrelevant articles were excluded, and only those related to the topic were evaluated.
Results: According to traditional Iranian medicine, various medicinal plants are used to strengthen and maintain pregnancy health. These include cardamom, ginger, lemon balm, dandelion, lavender, chamomile, thyme, fennel, licorice, damask rose, mint, fenugreek, licorice, nettle, rosemary, rosehip, lemon verbena, cinnamon, and jujube. These plants, due to their anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and calming properties, are effective in supporting maternal health.
Conclusion: Studies show that the use of medicinal plants can play an important role in strengthening and maintaining pregnancy health. These plants, due to their unique properties such as reducing inflammation and improving the function of various body systems, support maternal well-being. However, to prevent potential side effects and drug interactions, the use of these plants should be supervised by a healthcare provider or traditional medicine expert.
Received: 2025/01/1 | Accepted: 2025/05/31 | Published: 2025/05/31
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