Neuroprotective, antimicrobial, antioxidant, chemotherapeutic, and antidiabetic properties of Salvia Reuterana: A mini review

Document Type : Mini Review Article

Authors

1 Isfahann Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, I. R. Iran

2 Neurosciences Research Center, Imam Reza Hospital, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, I. R. Iran

3 Medicinal Plants Research Center, Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, Shahrekord, I. R. Iran

4 Applied Physiology Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, I. R. Iran

Abstract

Objectives: Herbal medicine is known as a valid alternative treatment. Salvia Reuterana, which has been used in the Iranian traditional medicine, is mostly distributed in the central highlands of Iran. Salvia Reuterana is a medicinal herb with various therapeutic usages. The aim of the present review is to take account of pharmacological properties of Salvia Reuterana.
Materials and Methods: The present review summarizes the literature with respect to various pharmacological properties of Salvia Reuterana.
Results: Salvia Reuterana possesses neurological, antimicrobial, antioxidant, chemotherapeutic, and antidiabetic properties.
Conclusions: Salvia Reuterana can be used as an alternative for treatment of several disorders.

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Avicenna Journal of Phytomedicine
Volume 5, Issue 1 - Serial Number 1
January and February 2015
Pages 10-16

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