Ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants used in the management of diabetes mellitus in the Urmia, Northwest Iran
10.1016/S1995-7645(14)60257-1
- Author:
Mahmoud BAHMANI
1
;
Arman ZARGARAN
2
;
Mahmoud RAFIEIAN-KOPAEI
3
;
Kourosh SAKI
4
Author Information
1. Razi Herbal Medicines Research Center, Lorestan University of Medical Sciences
2. Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center and Department of Traditional Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
3. Medical Plants Research Center, Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences
4. Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Diabetes;
Ethnomedicine;
Iran;
Urmia
- From:
Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine
2014;7(S1):S348-S354
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective: To collect and document information on anti-diabetic plants traditionally used in the treating of diabetes in Urmia at Northwest Iran because ethnomedicines are considered as valuable sources to find new potential drugs. Methods: We used the method of direct observation and interview (35 traditional healers) along with gathering herbarium specimens mentioned plants in site. Results: There were 30 medicinal plants from 17 families for the treatment of diabetes. The family with most plants was Lamiaceae (20%). Leaves (20%) are often used and its form is decoction (70%). It was also found that Citrullus colocynthis has the most frequency of use among traditional healers. Conclusions: Furthermore, base on current findings many of the mentioned plants have potential active ingredients to influence diabetes.
