A scientific correlation between dystemprament in Unani medicine and diseases: a systematic review.

BACKGROUND Temperament or mezaj refers to four different humors differentiating in individuals and, as a result, proposes specific therapy for their diseases. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to overview the scientific correlation between temperaments in Unani medicine and diseases. METHODS This study was carried out from March 2015 to February 2016. A computerized search of published articles was performed using PubMed, Google Scholar, Scopus and Web of Science, and Medline databases as well as local and regional resources between 1983 and 2014. The search terms used were temperament, dystemprament, diseases, mizaj, sue mizaj. Additional sources were identified through cross-referencing. RESULTS The result of this study indicated the relationship between dystemprament and incidence of some diseases such as muscle diseases, skin diseases, asthma, palpitation, bipolar disorder, hemodialysis hysteria, hypertension, sinusitis, aging, diabetes, diarrhea. However, further studies are needed to prove the role of dystemprament in incidence of other diseases. CONCLUSION The result of this study indicated the relationship between dystemprament and incidence of some disease such as muscle diseases, skin diseases, asthma, palpitation, bipolar disorder, hemodialysis hysteria, hypertension, sinusitis, aging, diabetes, diarrhea. These results are helpful for patients and physicians to change humors toward equilibrium to avoid diseases. Further studies are required to discover the relationship between dystemprament and other diseases

Astragalus membranaceus: A review study of its anti-carcinoma activities

Astragalus L., is one of the largest genus of flowering plants in the Leguminosae family. The aim of this study was to review anti-carcinoma activities of this valuable herb. This review article was carried out by searching studies in PubMed, Medline, Web of Science, and Iran Medex databases. The initial search strategy identified about 128 references. In this study, 113 studies was accepted for further screening and met all our inclusion criteria (in English, full text, therapeutic effects of Astragalus membranaceus and dated mainly from all years of study). The search terms were "Astragalus membranaceus ", "anti-carcinoma activities", pharmacological effects. The results was indicated that different parts and forms of this herb including its leaves, roots and stems has anti-cancer and anti-tumor activities i.e. lung, colorectal, breast, ovarian, liver, colorectal, stomach, colon, gastric, cervical, nasopharyngeal cancers. Based on the results of this study, it was indicated that Astragalus membranaceus has high anti-carcinoma activities

Bioactivity of Sesamum indicum: A review study

Sesamum indicum (black seasame) is a plant growing and cultivated in Africa, India and Asia including some parts of Iran. This plant was used in Iranian folk medicine for their digestive, carminative, antispasmodic, sedative, analgesic, tonic and diuretic as well as for functional gastrointestinal disorders. The aim of this study was to overview its bioactive properties. This review article was carried out by searching studies in PubMed, Medline, Web of Science, and Iran Medex databases. The initial search strategy identified about 102 references. In this study, 43 studies was accepted for further screening and met all our inclusion criteria (in English, full text, Antioxidant activity of seasame and dated mainly from the year 1990 to 2016). The search terms were "Antioxidant activity, Sesamum indicum, pharmacological activity, chemical compound, alternative medicine. The results of this study was indicated that this plant is commonly used for its antioxidant properties. It showed that Sesaminol inhibited the lipid peroxidation in LDL in a concentration dependent manner. Free radical scavenging capacity, inhibition of low density lipoprotein cholesterol and metal chelating capacity of extracts of sesame seeds was shown that it has high antioxidant activity. These antioxidative components are effective via synergistic action. Antioxidative activity of refined unroasted seed oil is mainly attributed to Sesaminol. Antioxidant agent of sesame was introduced to be related to the Presence of various new antioxidative lignan phenol compounds in sesame seed and oil. Sesaminol as a new antioxidative principle in raw sesame salad oil was introduced. The mechanism of the superior antioxidative activity of roasted sesame oil was associated to its synergistic effect of the browning products with tocopherol, sesamol, and sesamin. Seasame is widely used for its antioxidant activities that trigger its significant value. Various combinations and numerous medicinal properties of its seed, oil, cake, coat demand further and more studies about the other useful and unknown properties of this multipurpose plant

Study of pharmacological effect of Verbena officinalis Linn: A review

Verbena officinalis Linn, the common vervain or common verbena, is a perennial herb native to Europe. It grows up to a meter high, with an upright habitus. The lobed leaves are toothed, the delicate spikes hold mauve flowers. This plant prefers limey soils. The aim of this study was to overview its therapeutic effects than its nutritive and industrial effects. This review article was carried out by searching studies in PubMed, Medline, Web of Science, and Iran Medex databases. The initial search strategy identified about 128 references. In this study, 113 studies was accepted for further screening and met all our inclusion criteria [in English, full text, therapeutic effects of Verbena officinalis Linn and dated mainly from the year 1964 to 2015.The search terms were "Verbena officinalis Linn.", lemon balm, "therapeutic properties", "pharmacological effects". It is commonly used for ameliorative effect, antitumor, pharmacokinetic effect. antioxidant and antifungal activity, antiradical efficacy, analgesic activity, neuroprotective effects, anti-inflammatory activity, inflammatory, wound healing, anti-trypanosomacruzi activity, antinociceptive and antioxidant activities, antioxidant/anti -inflammatory, anti-rhinosinusitis, biological activity, anti-skin infection. Verbena officinalis Linn. Possess very therapeutic effects. Nevertheless, it is still required to carry out more studies on this plant to identify its other properties

Study of antibacterial, antimycobacterial, antifungal, and antioxidant activities of Foeniculum vulgare: A review

Foeniculum vulgare (fennel) belong to Apiaceae family has been used in traditional medicine for many therapeutic purposes. The aim of this study was to overview its therapeutic effects than its nutritive and industrial effects. This review article was carried out by searching studies in PubMed, Medline, Web of Science, and IranMedex databases. The initial search strategy identified about 114 references. In this study,39studies was accepted for further screening and met all our inclusion criteria [in English, full text, therapeutic effects of Foeniculum vulgare L and dated mainly from the year 1985 to 2016.The search terms were "Foeniculum vulgare L.", "therapeutic properties", "pharmacological effects". It is commonly used for its anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, antimicrobialand antimycobacterial, antioxidant effects. It was said to be good for insomnia and dyssomina. Foeniculum vulgare l is a rich plant. Although in many studies, its anti-microbial activities were confirmed, more studies are still needed to verify its potent effect

A review study of therapeutic effects of Iranian borage (Echium amoenum Fisch)

Echium amoenum belong to Boraginaceae family is a biennial or perennial herb indigenous to the narrow zone of northern part of Iran and Caucasus.the aim of this study was to overview the therapeutic effects of Iranian borage (Echium amoenum Fisch). This review article was carried out by searching studies in PubMed, Medline, Web of Science, and Iran Medex databases. The initial search strategy identified about 98 references. In this study, 43 studies was accepted for further screening and met all our inclusion criteria (in English, full text, therapeutic effects of borage and dated mainly from the year 1991 to 2016). The search terms were "borage, echiumamonium", "therapeutic properties", pharmacological effects. It is commonly used for its rheumatoid arthritis, atopic dermatitis, diabetic neuropathy, and menopause-related symptoms

Review of association between dietotherapy, dystemprement and prevention and Treatment of diseases

Most illnesses, even those which lead the sufferer to the specialist, arise solely from long-continued errors of diet. The aim of this study is to overview the association between dietotherapy, dystemprement and prevention and treatment of diseases. Computerized search of published articles was performed using PubMed, Google Scholar, Scopus, Web of Science and Medline data bases as well as local references from all years of study. Additional sources were identified through cross-referencing. Original and translated books were also used. Of the whole 125 articles, 55 of them were selected as our database. The search terms used were dietotherapy, dystemprament, diseases, prevention, treatments. The findings of this study indicated that maintaining the health of each person must be made according to his mizaj and it should be prescribed the material whose quality is the same as one's own mizaj. Thus, food of Bilious individuals should be cold and moist, while that of sanguious person has to be very cool. Food of phlegmatic person should be soft and hot and melancholic person should consume moist foods. As food and drink influence the body in regard to a) quality; b) material composition; c) substance as a Whole, each of these issues should be regarded separately in prescribing ones diet. Besides, it was shown that in addition, it was found that in the prescribing foods, following aspects of foods should be observed:1) Digestibility; 2) Assimilability; 3)nutritive value;4) Physiological value

Study of pharmacological effect of Mentha pulegium: A review

Mentha pulegium, commonly pennyroyal, also called squaw mint, mosquito plant and pudding grass[1], is a species of flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae native to Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. The aim of this study was to overview its therapeutic effects than its nutritive and industrial effects. This review article was carried out by searching studies in PubMed, Medline, Web of Science, and Iran Medex databases. The initial search strategy identified about 128 references. In this study, 113 studies was accepted for further screening and met all our inclusion criteria [in English, full text, therapeutic effects of Mentha pulegium and dated mainly from the year 1964 to 2015.The search terms were "Mentha pulegium.", "therapeutic properties", "pharmacological effects". It is commonly used for itsmetabolism, Acaricidal effects, hepatotoxicity, anti-hepatic, antibacterial activity, antioxidant effect, Anti-steel corrosion, relaxant effects, spasmolytic effect, Anti-genotoxic effects, antimicrobial activity, antimyometrium. Mentha pulegiumlis a plant of high significance

Study of therapeutic effects of Cynara scolymus L.: A review

Cynara scolymus L. is is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region a variety of a species of thistle cultivated as a food. This review article was carried out by searching studies in PubMed, Medline, Web of Science, and Iran Medex databases. The initial search strategy identified about 102 references. In this study, 42 studies was accepted for further screening and met all our inclusion criteria [in English, full text, therapeutic effects of Cynara scolymus L. and dated mainly from the year 2008 to 2016. The search terms were "Cynara scolymus L.", "therapeutic properties", "pharmacological effects". It is commonly used for milk clotting effect, Antioxidant effect, Anti-cancer effect, Prebiotic activity, Anti-metabolic syndrome, Functional properties, Anti-fungal effect, Anti- ulcerogenic effect, Anti-obesity, Genotoxicity effect, Antiphotoaging activity, Synergetic effect, Hypoglycemic effect, Bifid genic effect, Prebiotic effect, Mitochondrial respiratory chain system activity, Antihypercholesterolemic effect, Xanthinoxidase inhibitory activity. Cynara scolymus L. l. is widely used for therapeutic and non-therapeutic purposes that trigger its significant value. However, more studies about the other useful and unknown properties of this multipurpose plant is essential