Title of article :
Phytochemistry and therapeutic effects of Alhagi spp. and tarangabin in the Traditional and modern medicine: a review
Author/Authors :
Tavassoli ، Amir Parviz Department of Persian Medicine - School of Persian and Complementary Medicine - Mashhad University of Medical Sciences , Anushiravani ، Majid Department of Persian Medicine - School of Persian and Complementary Medicine - Mashhad University of Medical Sciences , Hoseini ، Mousalreza Department of Gastroenterology - School of Medicine - Mashhad University of Medical Sciences , Nikakhtar ، Zahra Department of Persian Medicine - School of Persian and Complementary Medicine - Mashhad University of Medical Sciences , Naghedi Baghdar ، Hamideh Department of Persian Medicine - School of Persian and Complementary Medicine - Mashhad University of Medical Sciences , Ramezani ، Mahin Biotechnology Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute - Mashhad University of Medical Sciences , Ayati ، Zahra Department of Traditional Pharmacy - School of Pharmacy - Mashhad University of Medical Sciences , Amiri ، Mohammad Sadegh Department of Biology - Payame Noor University , Sahebkar ، Amirhossein Halal Research Center of IRI - Food and Drug Administration (FDA) , Emami ، Ahmad Department of Traditional Pharmacy - School of Pharmacy - Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
Abstract :
Alhagi maurorum is one of the species of Alhagi genus producing manna of Tarangabin. Tarangabin is mainly prepared in Iran and Afghanistan. The medicinal properties of Tarangabin and A. maurorum have been mentioned in some major Materia Medica manuscripts in the Islamic era. Tarangabin has various pharmacological properties including antioxidant, antiinflammatory, antipyretic, diaphoretic, diuretic, expectorant, analgesic and gastrointestinal effects. The purpose of this review is to introduce Alhagi plant and its different species, to present its geographical distribution, and to review its phytochemical and pharmacological properties as well as traditional and folklore applications. Phytochemistry of different parts of Alhagi, such as root, leaf and manna is also explained in details. In addition, temperament and medicinal uses of Tarangabin mentioned in the Islamic traditional medicine (ITM) books are presented. Indeed, sparse clinical research has been done on the medicinal properties of Tarangabin, which calls for future welldesigned trials.
Keywords :
Alhagi , Tarangabin , Fabaceae , Islamic Traditional Medicine , khareshotor , Camel thorn
Journal title :
Journal of HerbMed Pharmacology
Journal title :
Journal of HerbMed Pharmacology
