Dr Hourieh Khani, Dr Mohammad Ali Hosseinpour Feizi, Dr Jafar Mohseni, Dr Mehdi Haghi, Dr Reza Safaralizadeh,
Volume 4, Issue 2 (12-2022)
Abstract
Objective: The objective of this research was focused on the development of new organoclay based composite that serves as both antibacterial and dye removing agent for the treatment of microbial and dyes contaminated water from the source.
Material and Methods: The cation exchange capacity (CEC) of the kaolinite was improved through acid treatment. Chlorhexidine- loaded zinc- kaolinite was prepared via adsorption of chlorhexidine acetate (0.5 mmol/L) on zinc-kaolinite. The composites were characterized using Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy (FESEM) and Energy Dispersive X-ray (EDX). The antibacterial assays of the composites were conducted against Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) and Salmonella typhi (S. typhi) using disc diffusion technique (DDT), minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC), and minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC).
Results: The CEC value of the acid treated kaolinite (Kaot2) was improved from 9.26 + 0.82 to 13.43+1.61 meq/100g, the morphology of the composite remains intact and indicate the presence of Zinc (Zn) after formulation. The target composite (Chx-Zn-Kaot2) shows its effectiveness against S. aureus and S. typhi showing the inhibition zones of 26 mm and 1.5 mm respectively. Similarly, MIC, with 120 mg/mL inhibit both organisms while MBC revealed that the target composite, 60 mg/mL kills S. aureus and 120 mg/mL kills S. typhi respectively.
Conclusion: The formulated target composite is a good candidate for the treatment of drinking water contaminated with such microorganisms and can be able to remove substantial content of dyes.
Farahnaz Changaee,
Volume 7, Issue 3 (7-2025)
Abstract
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.