Efficacy and Safety of a Traditional Herbal Combination in Patients with Type II Diabetes Mellitus: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

This study examines the effectiveness and safety of a traditional herbal combination used for treating diabetes in Iran, which lacks controlled human evidence.

Mehrzadi S et al (2021).

J Diet Suppl.

DOI:

10.1080/19390211.2020.1727076

PubMed:

32081056

Efficacy of inhaled Lavandula angustifolia Mill. Essential oil on sleep quality, quality of life and metabolic control in patients with diabetes mellitus type II and insomnia.

This study looked at whether inhaling lavender essential oil could help improve sleep for diabetic patients with insomnia.

Nasiri Lari Z et al (2020).

J Ethnopharmacol.

DOI:

10.1016/j.jep.2020.112560

PubMed:

31931160

Saffron (Crocus sativus L.): A Phytomedicine as Effective as Methylphenidate in Treating ADHD in Children.

Ross SM et al (2020).

Holist Nurs Pract.

DOI:

10.1097/HNP.0000000000000365

PubMed:

31725101

Antidiabetic Effect of Fenugreek Seed Powder Solution (Trigonella foenum-graecum L.) on Hyperlipidemia in Diabetic Patients.

This study examined the impact of seed powder from a medicinal plant on the lipid profile of newly diagnosed type II diabetic patients, offering a potential herbal alternative to traditional drugs for managing diabetes.

Geberemeskel GA, Debebe YG and Nguse NA (2019).

J Diabetes Res.

DOI:

10.1155/2019/8507453

PubMed:

31583253

Comparison of the effect of Myrtus communis herbal and anti-hemorrhoid ointments on the hemorrhoid symptoms and quality of life in postpartum women with grade I and II internal hemorrhoid: A triple-blinded randomized controlled clinical trial.

This study compared the effect of Myrtus communis herbal ointment and anti-hemorrhoid ointment on symptoms of hemorrhoids. Results showed both ointments reduced symptoms, but the herbal ointment was more effective in reducing anal itching. Overall, the use of Myrtus communis ointment may promote the health of women with hemorrhoids.

Malekuti J et al (2019).

J Complement Integr Med.

DOI:

10.1515/jcim-2018-0147

PubMed:

31433782

Efficacy and safety of a standardized extract from Achillea wilhelmsii C. Koch in patients with ulcerative colitis: A randomized double blind placebo-controlled clinical trial.

Achillea wilhelmsii, a common supplement in Persian medicine, has shown anti-inflammatory, anti-spasmodic, and antibacterial properties in studies, but lacks controlled clinical trial evaluation for gastrointestinal disorders.

Amiri M et al (2019).

Complement Ther Med.

DOI:

10.1016/j.ctim.2019.05.001

PubMed:

31331572

Antihypertensive Indigenous Lebanese Plants: Ethnopharmacology and a Clinical Trial.

This study documents the traditional use of antihypertensive medicinal plants in Lebanon and clinically tests the effectiveness of three commonly used plant species. Results show significant reductions in blood pressure, indicating their potential as a treatment for mild hypertension. Further research is needed.

Samaha AA et al (2019).

Biomolecules.

DOI:

10.3390/biom9070292

PubMed:

31330767

A randomized controlled clinical trial evaluating the effect of Trigonella foenum-graecum (fenugreek) versus glibenclamide in patients with diabetes.

Researchers investigated the use of herbal medicines for diabetes management. Understanding their effectiveness can potentially impact treatment options for diabetic patients.

Najdi RA et al (2019).

Afr Health Sci.

DOI:

10.4314/ahs.v19i1.34

PubMed:

31148988