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Khosravi R, Alizade Aghdam H. A Review of Medicinal Plants Effective in the Treatment of Umbilical Hernia in Children Based on Traditional and Herbal Medicine Sources of Iran. pbp 2025; 7 (In press)
URL: http://pbp.medilam.ac.ir/article-1-297-en.html
URL: http://pbp.medilam.ac.ir/article-1-297-en.html
1- Assistant Professor of Pediatric Surgery, School of Medicine, Shahid Motahari Hospital, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
2- Assistant Professor of Pediatric Surgery, School of Medicine, Shahid Motahari Hospital, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran ,alizadehaghdamh@ymail.com
2- Assistant Professor of Pediatric Surgery, School of Medicine, Shahid Motahari Hospital, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran ,
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Objective: Umbilical hernia is a common condition in infants and children, caused by the incomplete closure of the umbilical ring after birth. Although this issue often resolves spontaneously by the age of two, in some cases it persists and may require surgical intervention. Traditional Persian Medicine (TPM), grounded in humoral theory and the rich diversity of Iran’s native flora, offers therapeutic approaches aimed at strengthening the abdominal wall and alleviating symptoms. These treatments may serve as low-risk, complementary options prior to surgical decision-making.
Methods: This study is a narrative review based on authoritative sources in Traditional Persian Medicine, including The Canon of Medicine by Avicenna, Zakhireh Kharazmshahi by Seyyed Esmaeil Jorjani, Tohfat al-Mu’minin, Makhzan al-Adwiyah, and other reputable printed and digital texts. Keywords such as "hernia," "umbilicus," "medicinal plants," and "topical treatment" were used to extract relevant data.
Findings: The review identified several medicinal plants traditionally recommended for managing umbilical hernia and strengthening abdominal muscles. These include chamomile, ginger, black pepper, cinnamon, apple, licorice, aloe vera, castor oil, carrot, spinach, onion, cabbage, broccoli, jujube, frankincense, anise, myrtle, mastic, chickpea, bean, coriander, olive, and artichoke. These herbs have been used either topically or orally to alleviate symptoms and reinforce abdominal integrity.
Conclusion: According to TPM sources, the use of herbs with astringent, anti-inflammatory, and muscle-toning properties may help improve local blood circulation, reduce bloating, and strengthen abdominal structures. As such, they hold potential as adjunctive therapies before resorting to surgery. However, due to the scarcity of experimental and clinical studies in this field, scientific research is essential for standardizing formulations and evaluating the safety and efficacy of these traditional treatments.
Methods: This study is a narrative review based on authoritative sources in Traditional Persian Medicine, including The Canon of Medicine by Avicenna, Zakhireh Kharazmshahi by Seyyed Esmaeil Jorjani, Tohfat al-Mu’minin, Makhzan al-Adwiyah, and other reputable printed and digital texts. Keywords such as "hernia," "umbilicus," "medicinal plants," and "topical treatment" were used to extract relevant data.
Findings: The review identified several medicinal plants traditionally recommended for managing umbilical hernia and strengthening abdominal muscles. These include chamomile, ginger, black pepper, cinnamon, apple, licorice, aloe vera, castor oil, carrot, spinach, onion, cabbage, broccoli, jujube, frankincense, anise, myrtle, mastic, chickpea, bean, coriander, olive, and artichoke. These herbs have been used either topically or orally to alleviate symptoms and reinforce abdominal integrity.
Conclusion: According to TPM sources, the use of herbs with astringent, anti-inflammatory, and muscle-toning properties may help improve local blood circulation, reduce bloating, and strengthen abdominal structures. As such, they hold potential as adjunctive therapies before resorting to surgery. However, due to the scarcity of experimental and clinical studies in this field, scientific research is essential for standardizing formulations and evaluating the safety and efficacy of these traditional treatments.
Keywords: Umbilical hernia, children, Traditional Persian Medicine, Medicinal plants, Topical treatment, Surgery
Type of Study: Review/Systemtic review |
Subject:
Phytochemistry
Received: 2024/10/1 | Accepted: 2025/01/29 | Published: 2025/01/29
Received: 2024/10/1 | Accepted: 2025/01/29 | Published: 2025/01/29
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