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Surena Nazarbaghi, Zohre Eftekhari,
Volume 6, Issue 2 (7-2024)
Abstract
Objective: Migraine is a prevalent neurological condition characterized by severe, one-sided headaches often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and dizziness. This ethnobotanical study aims to identify the medicinal plants used by the people of northern Iran that may be effective against migraines.
Methodology: This review article was conducted by searching the keywords of medicinal plants, traditional medicine, and migraine, from databases such as Web of Science, PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar. Unrelated related articles were removed and finally, related articles were used to review the texts.
Results: In the ethnobotany of the northern boundary of Iran (West Azarbaijan, East Azarbaijan, Ardabil, Gilan, Mazandaran, Golestan, and Khorasan provinces) of Iran, medicinal plants such as Origanum vulgare, Rosa canina, Asperula odorata L., Zingiber officinale, Valeriana officinalis are traditionally used. , Echinum ammonium, Ocimum basilicum, Melissa officinalis, Tragopogon pratensis, Salvia officinalis, Rheum ribes, Viola suavis, Ferulago angulate, and Juniperus polycarpos are used for migraine therapy.
Conclusion: Medicinal plants containing analgesic, antispasmodic, and sedative compounds can effectively treat migraines, providing therapeutic relief and relaxing effects.
Surena Nazarbaghi, Pouya Parsaei,
Volume 7, Issue 1 (2-2025)
Abstract
Objective: Parkinson's disease (PD) is a chronic, progressive neurological disorder characterized by the degeneration of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra, a region of the brain responsible for motor control. Following Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's is the second most prevalent neurodegenerative disorder. Despite the availability of various pharmacological treatments, these medications often exhibit side effects and may have varying efficacy and duration of action. To address the limitations of conventional therapies, this review aims to identify the most promising medicinal plants traditionally employed in the management of Parkinson's disease.
Methods: This review employed a comprehensive search strategy to identify relevant literature on the use of medicinal plants for Parkinson's disease. Authoritative scientific databases, including Web of Science, PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar, were systematically searched using the following keywords: 'medicinal plants,' 'traditional medicine,' 'Parkinson's,' and 'neurology.' Irrelevant articles were excluded from the review process.
Results: Traditional Iranian medicine incorporates a diverse array of medicinal plants for the management of Parkinson's disease. Notable examples include Nigella sativa (black cumin), Boswellia serrata (frankincense), Thymus vulgaris (thyme), Hypericum perforatum (St. John's wort), Zingiber officinale (ginger), Heracleum persicum (Persian hogweed), Curcuma longa (turmeric), Cinnamomum verum (cinnamon), Olea europaea (olive), Camellia sinensis (tea), Prunus domestica (plum), Ficus carica (fig), Echium amoenum (Iranian borage), Prunus dulcis (almond), Lavandula angustifolia (lavender), and various Scutellaria species.
Conclusion: While medicinal plants may offer potential benefits as adjunctive therapies for Parkinson's disease, further research is warranted to establish their efficacy and safety. Current studies on these plants are limited in scope, and additional evidence is required to draw definitive conclusions regarding their role in the management of Parkinson's.
