Native Iranian Medicinal Plants with Anti-Vaginal Infection Properties: A Systematic Review

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Native Iranian Medicinal Plants with Anti-Vaginal Infection Properties: A Systematic Review

Rashidipour et al., 2022 | Infect Disord Drug Targets | Systematic Review

Citation

Rashidipour Marzieh, Shakib Pegah, ... Sarlak Maryam. Native Iranian Medicinal Plants with Anti-Vaginal Infection Properties: A Systematic Review. Infect Disord Drug Targets. 2022;22(6):e010522204326. doi:10.2174/1871526522666220501171551

Abstract

BACKGROUND: The use of herbs has recently been considered an effective method in the treatment of infections. The purpose of this study was to introduce Iranian medicinal plants with an effect on vaginal infections. METHODS: In our systematic review study, keywords including 'medicinal plants', 'Iranian medicinal plants', 'vaginal infection', 'essential oils', and 'extracts' were searched in PubMed, Web of Science Direct, Scopus, Scientific Information Database, and Google Scholar. This study focused on the articles published from 2000 to 2019. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION: According to our investigation, Stachys lavandulifolia, Thymus vulgaris L., Origanum vulgare L., Allium jesdianum, Cichorium intybus, Trigonella foenum-graecum, Azadirachta Indica, Stachys lavandulifolia, Coriandrum sativum L., Rosmarinus officinalis, Ferula gummosa L., Origanum syriacum, Eucalyptus globulus, Myrtus communis, Zingiber officinale, Punica granatum, Vitex agnus-castus, Mentha suaveolens, Quercus Brantii Lindl, Zataria multiflora, Berberis vulgaris, Thymus vulgaris L., Echinophora platyloba, Stachys lavandulifolia, Viola odorata, Menthe piperita, Eucalyptus camaldulensis, Ziziphus mauritiana, Quercus infectoria, Hypericum perforatum, Glycyrrhiza glabra L., Calendula officinalis, Origanum vulgare, Ziziphus nummularia, Satureja Bachtiarica, Foeniculum vulgare, Nigella sativa, Anethum graveolens, Salvia officinalis, and Calendula officinalis are used to treat vaginal infections. CONCLUSION: Therefore, native plants of Iran have been reported to have antimicrobial properties for the treatment of vaginal infections and can be used as a suitable and effective alternative to antibiotics in future research.

Key Findings

Therefore, native plants of Iran have been reported to have antimicrobial properties for the treatment of vaginal infections and can be used as a suitable and effective alternative to antibiotics in future research.

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MeSH Terms

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Humans
  • Iran
  • Oils, Volatile
  • Plant Oils
  • Plants, Medicinal

Evidence Classification

  • Level: Systematic Review
  • Publication Types: Journal Article, Systematic Review
  • Vertical: ginger

Provenance

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