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Herbal Medicine Used to Treat Andrological Problems: Middle East Publisher



Bahramsoltani R1, 2 ; Rahimi R1, 2
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Source: Herbal Medicine in Andrology Published:2021


Abstract

The Middle East area, with its various climates, is rich in a significant number of plant species with medicinal properties. Traditional medical doctrines of Middle East countries such as Persian medicine, along with folk uses of medicinal plants by local people, provide a long list of herbal remedies for the treatment of andrological problems. There are also several pharmacological studies evaluating the effect of these medicinal plants on male reproductive system. This chapter is devoted to a short history of the use of medicinal plants in Middle East countries, as well as a summary of ethnopharmacological studies in this area, along with a collection of modern scientific evidences regarding the efficacy of herbal remedies for andrological problems. © 2021 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
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