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Applications of Ma'aljobon, a Natural Remedy From Traditional Persian Medicine, in Dermatology: A Journey From Past to Modernity Publisher Pubmed



Zare F1 ; Parvizi MM2 ; Saki N2, 3 ; Jaladat AM4
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  1. 1. Department of History of Medicine, School of Traditional Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  2. 2. Molecular Dermatology Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
  3. 3. Department of Dermatology, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
  4. 4. Department of Traditional Persian Medicine, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran

Source: Dermatologic Therapy Published:2020


Abstract

Ma'aljobon, a handmade substance, is the liquid portion of coagulated milk after adding vinegar to the heated milk. In traditional Persian medicine (TPM) it has been known as a useful remedy for the treatment of some skin disorders. The aim of this study was to review the applications of Ma'aljobon for skin diseases according to the sages of TPM and modern medicine. Main TPM sources were reviewed with the keyword of “Ma'aljobon.” Furthermore, electronic databases including Scopus, PubMed, SID, and Google Scholar were searched with the keyword “Whey protein” during 2000 to 2018. According to TPM sources, Ma'aljobon was used by Iranian sages as a safe and effective remedy to treat a wide range of skin diseases, such as pimples, and ulcers. Meantime, recent evidence has also shown the effectiveness of whey protein in treating some skin disorders such as atopic dermatitis. Gastrointestinal discomfort was the most adverse effect of Ma'aljobon mentioned in TPM sources. In conclusion, there were several applications for Ma'aljobon in treatment of dermatologic disease according to TPM, as well as modern medicine. These finding could be the basis of future clinical trials on the effects of Ma'aljobon in the treatment of skin problems. © 2020 Wiley Periodicals LLC.
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