Avicenna (980–1037 AD)

Zargaran, Arman; Mehdizadeh, Alireza; Zarshenas, Mohammad M.; Mohagheghzadeh, Abdolali

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“…History supports using of medicinal plants, due to presence of vast and diverse assortment of organic compounds that can produce a definite physiological action on the human body [9] The antimicrobial activity exhibited by plant extracts against food poisoning bacteria has been demonstrated by several researchers. [10,11,12] Most important of such compounds are alkaloids, tannins, flavonoids, terpenoids, saponins and phenolic compounds.…”

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Antimicrobial, Antioxidant and Anti-inflammatory Characteristics of Combination (Cassia fistula and Ocimum basilicum) Extract as Natural Preservative to Control & Prevent Food Contamination

Hamad¹,

Darwish²,

Abu‐Serie³

et al. 2017

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Objectives: Cassia fistula and Ocimum basilicum which are assumed to contain the active components and which are renewable source in fighting infections of microorganisms. The aim of this study was to investigate the antimicrobial activity, the antioxidant activity and anti-inflammatory properties of Cassia fistula and Ocimum basilicum and their mix. Methods and Materials: Cassia fistula and Ocimum basilicum exhibited antimicrobial activity against all of the tested bacteria and yeasts except for Asperigillus spp. that showed high resistance. Results and Discussion: The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) values for bacteria and yeast ranged from 3.1 to 6.2 mg/ mL. The antioxidant activity of the Cassia fistula and Ocimum basilicum was evaluated by using DPPH radical scavenging assay. In addition, the amount of total phenolic content (TPC) of Cassia fistula, Ocimum basilicum and their mix was 64.71, 96.42 and 113.07 mg/g, while total flavonoids content was 16.33, 32.66 and 79 mg/g respectively. Vanillin, quercetin and cinnamic acid marked the phenolic profile of the mix. Cytotoxicity results indicated high safety use of the two plants. Conclusion: Our data confirmed convenient and safe use of C. fistula, O. basilicum and their mix as natural antimicrobial and antioxidant. The mix of both extracts can be recommended as natural preservative to be used in food processing to control and prevent food contamination.

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Antimicrobial, Antioxidant and Anti-inflammatory Characteristics of Combination (Cassia fistula and Ocimum basilicum) Extract as Natural Preservative to Control & Prevent Food Contamination

Hamad¹,

Darwish²,

Abu‐Serie³

et al. 2017

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“…Medical and pharmaceutical manuscripts authored by medieval Persian practitioners present not only an accumulation of traditional medical systems, but also contain a collection of ingenious studies (Khaleghi Ghadiri & Gorji, 2004) that provide valuable information in the field of medicinal herb formulation. In fact, pioneering medieval practitioners, namely Rhazes (865-925 AD) and Avicenna (980-1037 AD), are credited as the founders of the golden age of Persian medical sciences which occurred from the eighth to seventeenth centuries (West, 2008;Zargaran et al, 2012a). Most current ethnopharmacological knowledge in Iran has been derived from historical manuscripts.…”

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Herbal medicinal oils in traditional Persian medicine

Hamedi

Zarshenas²,

Sohrabpour³

et al. 2013

Pharmaceutical Biology

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Context: In Iran, conventional production methods of herbal oils are widely used by local practitioners. Administration of oils is rooted in traditional knowledge with a history of more than 3000 years. Scientific evaluation of these historical documents can be valuable for finding new potential use in current medicine. Objective: The current study (i) compiled an inventory of herbal oils used in ancient and medieval Persia and (ii) compared the preparation methods and therapeutic applications of ancient times to current findings of medicinal properties in the same plant species. Materials and methods: Information on oils, preparation methods and related clinical administration was obtained from ancient Persian documents and selected manuscripts describing traditional Persian medicine. Moreover, we investigated the efficacy of medicinal plant species used for herbal oils through a search of the PubMed, Scopus and Google Scholar databases. Results: In Iran, the application of medicinal oils date back to ancient times. In medieval Persian documents, 51 medicinal oils produced from 31 plant species, along with specific preparation methods, were identified. Flowers, fruits and leaves were most often used. Herbal oils have been traditionally administered via oral, topical and nasal routes for gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, and neural diseases, respectively. According to current investigations, most of the cited medicinal plant species were used for their anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. Conclusions: Medicinal oils are currently available in Iranian medicinal plant markets and are prepared using traditional procedures for desirable clinical outcomes. Other than historical clarification, the present study provides data on clinical applications of the oils that should lead to future opportunities to investigate their potential medicinal use.

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“…Medical sciences flourished in Iran throughout the medieval period (10). Prominent medieval scientists, such as Razi (Rhazes; 865 -925 AD), Ali Ebn Abbas (Haly Abbas; 949 -982 AD), Ibn Sina (Avicenna; 980-1037 AD), and Jorjani (Sorsanus; 1042-1137 AD), significantly influenced the development of Iranian medical science (11)(12)(13). Ibn Sina (Avicenna), the great physician and philosopher who played a major role in the development of medieval medicine, was born in Afshaneh in the northwest of old Persia.…”

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Relationship Between Cerebrospinal Fluid and Catarrh According to Avicenna

Choopani

Kaveh

Sadr

et al. 2016

Arch Pediatr Infect Dis

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Context: A postnasal drip (PND) or catarrh refers to the drainage of secretions from the paranasal sinuses or nose into the posterior nasal space and the oropharynx. A history of pharyngeal or postnasal mucus build-up may be at odds with the lack of other physical findings and the absence of systematic clinical data. The physiological basis and suitable treatments for PND have been insufficiently recorded in the medical literature. However, Iranian traditional medicine (ITM), which has a history of thousands of years, has discussed in detail the causes, origins, complications, and treatment of catarrh. Communication and cooperation between conventional and traditional medicine can lead to positive steps in solving the ambiguities related to catarrh. The present paper examines the origin of catarrh according to Avicenna and compares it with that described in conventional medicine. Evidence Acquisition: In this study, we examined a major resource of ITM, the Qanoon fi al-teb (The Canon of medicine), by Avicenna and the writings of prominent ancient scholars and physicians on the origins of catarrh. PubMed and Google scholar were also searched for information on PND and catarrh, and they were compared with the catarrh in ITM. Results: Physicians of ITM believe that the main substance in catarrh is discharged from the brain and that it is a connection between the brain and nasopharyngeal space. New scientific findings also confirm the relationship between cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and catarrh, in common with that described by Avicenna thousands of years ago. Conclusions: Catarrh is a serious condition and requires more investigation. It is hoped that a joint study of conventional and traditional medicine can elucidate different aspects of catarrh.

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Avicenna (980–1037 AD)

Cited by 82 publications

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Antimicrobial, Antioxidant and Anti-inflammatory Characteristics of Combination (<i>Cassia fistula</i> and <i>Ocimum basilicum</i>) Extract as Natural Preservative to Control & Prevent Food Contamination

Antimicrobial, Antioxidant and Anti-inflammatory Characteristics of Combination (<i>Cassia fistula</i> and <i>Ocimum basilicum</i>) Extract as Natural Preservative to Control & Prevent Food Contamination

Herbal medicinal oils in traditional Persian medicine

Relationship Between Cerebrospinal Fluid and Catarrh According to Avicenna

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Avicenna (980–1037 AD)

Cited by 82 publications

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Antimicrobial, Antioxidant and Anti-inflammatory Characteristics of Combination (<i>Cassia fistula</i> and <i>Ocimum basilicum</i>) Extract as Natural Preservative to Control &amp; Prevent Food Contamination

Antimicrobial, Antioxidant and Anti-inflammatory Characteristics of Combination (<i>Cassia fistula</i> and <i>Ocimum basilicum</i>) Extract as Natural Preservative to Control &amp; Prevent Food Contamination

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Relationship Between Cerebrospinal Fluid and Catarrh According to Avicenna

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Antimicrobial, Antioxidant and Anti-inflammatory Characteristics of Combination (<i>Cassia fistula</i> and <i>Ocimum basilicum</i>) Extract as Natural Preservative to Control & Prevent Food Contamination

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