Ferula gummosa, a Traditional Medicine with Novel Applications

Journal of Dietary Supplements

Volume 13, Issue 6, 1 November 2016, Pages 700-718

  (Review)

Mahboubi, M. 

 

Department of Microbiology, Research Center of Barij Essence Pharmaceutical Company, Kashan, Iran 

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Abstract

Ferula gummosa with the Persian name of Barijeh is reputed due to its traditional history. The aim of this review was to investigate traditional and novel applications of this valuable plant. Relevant databases (PubMed, ScienceDirect®, Wiley, Taylor & Francis, and Springer) and local books on ethnopharmacology of F. gummosa were studied without limitation up to January 1, 2015, and the results of these studies were collected and reviewed. F. gummosa has been traditionally used as an antiseptic, an anti-flatulent, an anti-seizure agent, an anti-spasm, a pain killer, an inflammation reliever, and a tonic of memory enhancement. In recent studies, the antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antinociceptive, anti-leptic, spasmolytic, and many other applications of F. gummosa have been confirmed. There are many studies on biological activities of F. gummosa, but these studies have been limited to experimental and animal studies. It is required to expand these studies to find the new pharmaceutical applications. © 2016, Copyright © Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.

Author keywords

anti-seizure; Ferula gummosa; galbanum; modern; pinene; traditional

ISSN: 19390211Source Type: Journal Original language: English

DOI: 10.3109/19390211.2016.1157715Document Type: Review

Publisher: Taylor and Francis Ltd

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  Mahboubi, M.; Department of Microbiology, Research Center of Barij Essence Pharmaceutical Company, Iran; email:Mahboubi@barijessence.com
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