Medical Herbalism and Frequency of Use

Erci, Behice

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“…Medicinal plants have been used in traditional medicine for several thousand years in virtually all cultures. About 200 years ago, our pharmacopoeia was dominated by herbal medicines [7] and about 25% of the natural compounds prescribed worldwide came from plants [8]. Historically, all medicinal preparations were derived from plants, whether as plant parts (leaf, rhizome, roots, stem, bark or fruits) or as crude extracts or mixtures.…”

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Potential Synergistic Action of Bioactive Compounds from Plant Extracts against Skin Infecting Microorganisms

Sitarek

Merecz-Sadowska

Kowalczyk

et al. 2020

IJMS

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The skin is an important organ that acts as a physical barrier to the outer environment. It is rich in immune cells such as keratinocytes, Langerhans cells, mast cells, and T cells, which provide the first line of defense mechanisms against numerous pathogens by activating both the innate and adaptive response. Cutaneous immunological processes may be stimulated or suppressed by numerous plant extracts via their immunomodulatory properties. Several plants are rich in bioactive molecules; many of these exert antimicrobial, antiviral, and antifungal effects. The present study describes the impact of plant extracts on the modulation of skin immunity, and their antimicrobial effects against selected skin invaders. Plant products remain valuable counterparts to modern pharmaceuticals and may be used to alleviate numerous skin disorders, including infected wounds, herpes, and tineas.

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Potential Synergistic Action of Bioactive Compounds from Plant Extracts against Skin Infecting Microorganisms

Sitarek

Merecz-Sadowska

Kowalczyk

et al. 2020

IJMS

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“…Herbalism has played an important role in the folk medicine of Anatolia since the 12th or 13th century ( Erci, 2012 ; Akbulut, 2015 ). The floristic richness of Turkey is key to the diversity of its folk medicine and cultural heritage.…”

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Ethnobotanical survey of medicinal plants traded in herbal markets of Kahramanmaraş

Uzun

Koca

2020

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Most people in the world still use medicinal plants to treat and prevent disease. In Anatolia, studies have shown that people have used plants for centuries to treat many diseases. Herbal markets play an important role in the supply of medicinal plants and the transmission of cultural heritage. In this study, we investigated the traditional uses of medicinal plants traded in Kahramanmaraş herbal markets. We also analyzed the threats that may arise from the use of medicinal plants and the measures that can be taken to protect these plants. For these purposes, ethnomedicinal data were collected using semi-structured and open-ended questionnaires of herbalists and local people. Ethnobotanical indices (e.g., Relative Frequency of Citation, Use Value, Relative Importance, and Informant Consensus Factor) were used to quantify the use and cultural importance of medicinal plants sold at Kahramanmaraş herbal markets. We identified 62 taxa (11 imported) of plants that are used in traditional folk medicines. The top three plant taxa sold per year by herbalists at Kahramanmaraş herbal markets are Licorice ( Glycyrrhiza glabra ; 140 kg), Thyme ( Thymus sp.; 109 kg), and Carob ( Ceratonia siliqua ; 106.5 kg). The plant parts and mode of utilization used most are leaves (28 reports) and infusion (36 reports), respectively. The highest ICF value was detected for endocrine system ailments (0.78), and the next highest two values were lymphatic system (0.75) and respiratory system ailments (0.72). We determined that Urtica dioica , G. glabra , Thymus sp., Mentha x piperita have widely traditional uses, with high ethnobotanical index values and use reports. In addition, according to IUCN criteria, 26 of 62 taxa identified in the research are under threat to various degrees on a global scale.

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“…This might even be more likely since our participants were very young (mean age *16 years). Moreover, media does play a major role in influencing people to use herbal drugs, 27 but information given on herbal drugs may not always be accurate. 10 Although we could not find any direct evidence of this since there was no significant relationship between media as a source of information and ''harmful'' drug use experience, it might be likely.…”

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A Representative Survey of Knowledge, Use, Perceived Benefits, Barriers, and Risks of Select Herbal Drugs Among Female Students in Gorgan City (Northeast Iran)

Ghanbari

Lotfalinezhad

et al. 2016

J Evid Based Complementary Altern Med

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We conducted a representative survey among young women to determine knowledge, use, and perceptions on barriers, benefits, and risks related to selected herbal drugs (Crocus sativus, Borago officinalis, Citrus aurantium, Thymus vulgaris, Matricaria chamomilla, Lavandula angustifolia, Valeriana officinalis, Hypericum perforatum, and Panax ginseng) in Gorgan by using an internally validated questionnaire. There were 344 participants (mean age 16.3 years; 16.2% in science course). Saffron had most reported knowledge (n ¼ 265, 77.0%) and ever use (n ¼ 324, 94.1%). The average number of source of knowledge was 2.5; parents (n ¼ 224, 65.1%) were the single most frequent source. Media (combined magazine, the Internet, TV, radio) was the source of knowledge for 283 (82.2%) participants. Actual use was ''harmful'' for the majority (n ¼ 182, 52.9%; no idea n ¼ 83, 24.1%). Parents and media provided knowledge on herbal drugs for most, supporting unsurprisingly high perceived knowledge but harmful actual experience. Programs to educate people are needed to not take herbal drugs lightly.

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Medical Herbalism and Frequency of Use

Cited by 4 publications

References 34 publications

Potential Synergistic Action of Bioactive Compounds from Plant Extracts against Skin Infecting Microorganisms

Potential Synergistic Action of Bioactive Compounds from Plant Extracts against Skin Infecting Microorganisms

Ethnobotanical survey of medicinal plants traded in herbal markets of Kahramanmaraş

A Representative Survey of Knowledge, Use, Perceived Benefits, Barriers, and Risks of Select Herbal Drugs Among Female Students in Gorgan City (Northeast Iran)

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