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Faculty Members have conducted research related to the Clinician Guidelines for the Treatment of Psychiatric Disorders With Nutraceuticals and Phytoceuticals: The World Federation of Societies of Biological Psychiatry (Wfsbp) and Canadian Network for Mood and Anxiety Treatments (Canmat) Taskforce
Mahnaz Khanavi
Mahnaz Khanavi

Professor of Pharmacognosy

Department Pharmacognosy

School of Pharmacy

Tehran University of Medical Sciences

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1. Matricaria Chamomilla: An Updated Review on Biological Activities of the Plant and Constituents, Research Journal of Pharmacognosy (2024)
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1. 1H Nmr-Based Metabolomics Study of the Lipid Profile of Argan Oil and Investigation of Possible Adulterations in the Market of This Valuable Herbal Oil, Natural Product Research (2025)
2. A Review of Edible Fruits From the Rosaceae Family: Rich Sources of Phytochemicals With Potent Anti-Inflammatory Properties, Research Journal of Pharmacognosy (2025)
3. Are Alterations Needed in Silybum Marianum (Silymarin) Administration Practices? a Novel Outlook and Meta-Analysis on Randomized Trials Targeting Liver Injury, BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2025)
4. Biochemical and Histopathological Investigation of Nasturtium Officinale on Thyroid Function: An Experimental Study on Models of Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism, Research Journal of Pharmacognosy (2025)
5. Hypnotic Activity of Carthamus Tinctorius Petal Extracts and Its Purified Components, Research Journal of Pharmacognosy (2025)
6. Investigation of the Efficacy and Safety of a Syrup Composed of 11 Herbal Medicines in Improving Chronic and Subacute Cough in Patients: A Preclinical Study and a Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial, Jundishapur Journal of Natural Pharmaceutical Products (2025)
7. Neuroprotective, and Memory Enhancement Effects of Salvia Aristata and Its Phenolic Constituents: An in Vitro, and in Vivo Study, BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2025)
8. Phytochemical Analysis of the Ethyl Acetate Fraction of Asarum Europaeum L. Rhizomes, Research Journal of Pharmacognosy (2025)
9. Salvia Aristata Essential Oil: Chemical Composition, Cholinesterase Inhibition, and Neuroprotective Effects Against Oxidative Stress in Pc12 Cells, Research Journal of Pharmacognosy (2025)
10. A Review of the Ethnomedicinal, Phytochemical, and Pharmacological Properties of the Ferulago Genus Based on Structure–Activity Relationship (Sar) of Coumarins, DARU, Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences (2024)
11. Effects of Melissa Officinalis (Lemon Balm) Consumption on Serum Lipid Profile: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials, BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2024)
12. Exploring the Synergistic Effect of Sildenafil and Green Tea Polyphenols on Breast Cancer Stem Cell-Like Cells and Their Parental Cells: A Potential Novel Therapeutic Approach, Anti-Cancer Agents in Medicinal Chemistry (2024)
13. Matricaria Chamomilla: An Updated Review on Biological Activities of the Plant and Constituents, Research Journal of Pharmacognosy (2024)
14. Oleo-Gum-Resin of Ferula Persica: Phytochemical Analysis and Enzyme Inhibitory Activity Related to Alzheimer’S Disease, Research Journal of Pharmacognosy (2024)
15. Phytochemistry and Biological Properties of Sanguisorba Spp., an Updated Review, Research Journal of Pharmacognosy (2024)
16. Salvia Mirzayanii and Salvia Hypoleuca Essential Oils: Chemical Composition, Alpha-Glucosidase Inhibitory, and Synergistic Effects of Selected Components, Jundishapur Journal of Natural Pharmaceutical Products (2024)
17. Cedrus Deodara: In Vivo Investigation of Burn Wound Healing Properties, Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (2023)
18. Chemical Composition, Cholinesterase, and Α-Glucosidase Inhibitory Activity of the Essential Oils of Some Iranian Native Salvia Species, BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2023)
19. Effect of Juglans Regia L. Ridge on Blood Lipids in Type 2 Diabetic Patients With Dyslipidemia: A Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Randomized Clinical Trial, Pharmaceutical Sciences (2023)
20. Lichenochemical Analysis and Cytotoxicity of Diploschistes Ocellatus (Fr.) Norman, Research Journal of Pharmacognosy (2023)
21. Phytochemical Investigation and Biological Activity of Doronicum Pardalianches L. Roots Against Alzheimer’S Disease, Natural Product Research (2023)
22. The Hypoglycemic Effects of Juglans Regia L. Internal Septum in Type 2 Diabetic Patients: A Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial, Journal of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Research (2023)
23. The National Health Program for Vitamin D Supplementation in a Developing Country, Clinical Nutrition ESPEN (2023)
24. Use of Medicinal Plants and Its Association With Health Literacy in the General Population of Iran During the Covid-19 Pandemy: A Web-Based Cross-Sectional Survey, Research Journal of Pharmacognosy (2023)
25. Chemical Composition and Biological Effects of Pistacia Atlantica Desf. Oleoresin Essential Oil, Research Journal of Pharmacognosy (2022)
26. Design and Optimization of Plga-Based Tribulus Terrestris Loaded Nanoparticles, Research Journal of Pharmacognosy (2022)
27. Filipendula Ulmaria (L.) Maxim. (Meadowsweet): A Review of Traditional Uses, Phytochemistry and Pharmacology, Research Journal of Pharmacognosy (2022)
28. Phytochemical Analysis and Anticholinesterase Activity of Aril of Myristica Fragrans Houtt, BMC Chemistry (2022)
29. Rosmarinus Officinalis As a Natural Insecticide: A Review, International Journal of Pest Management (2022)
30. Α-Glucosidase Inhibitors From Marrubium Astracanicum: Isolation and Molecular Docking, Revista Brasileira de Farmacognosia (2022)
31. A Review on Antidiabetic Activity of Centaurea Spp.: A New Approach for Developing Herbal Remedies, Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (2021)
32. Anti-Helicobacter Pylori Compounds From Oliveria Decumbens Vent. Through Urease Inhibitory In-Vitro and In-Silico Studies, Iranian Journal of Pharmaceutical Research (2021)
33. Compositions of Essential Oils and Some Biological Properties of Stachys Laxa Boiss. & Buhse and S. Byzantina K. Koch, Research Journal of Pharmacognosy (2021)
34. Efficacy of Persian Medicine Herbal Formulations (Capsules And Decoction) Compared to Standard Care in Patients With Covid-19, a Multicenter Open-Labeled, Randomized, Controlled Clinical Trial, Phytotherapy Research (2021)
35. Efficacy of Persian Medicine Herbal Formulations (Capsules And Decoction) Compared to Standard Care in Patients With Covid-19, a Multicenter Open-Labeled, Randomized, Controlled Clinical Trial, Phytotherapy Research (2021)
36. Phytocatalytic and Cytotoxic Activity of the Purified Laccase From Bled Resin of Pistacia Atlantica Desf., International Journal of Biological Macromolecules (2021)
37. Phytochemical Analysis and Evaluation of Biological Activity of Lawsonia Inermis Seeds Related to Alzheimer's Disease, Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (2021)
38. Phytochemical Constituents and Biological Activities of Salvia Macrosiphon Boiss., BMC Chemistry (2021)
39. Phytochemical Constituents of the Fruits of Kelussia Odoratissima Mozaff., an Aromatic Plant Endemic to Iran, Journal of Medicinal Plants (2021)
40. Preparation and Standardization of Vaginal Suppository From Punica Granatum Flower Extract Known As “Golnar” in Persian Medicine, Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (2021)
41. Preparation of Polyurethane/Pluronic F127 Nanofibers Containing Peppermint Extract Loaded Gelatin Nanoparticles for Diabetic Wounds Healing: Characterization, in Vitro, and in Vivo Studies, Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (2021)
42. Beneficial Effect of Brassica Nigra Fixed Oil on the Changes in Memory Caused by Β-Amyloid in an Animal Model, Pharmaceutical Sciences (2020)
43. Bioactive Compounds With Possible Inhibitory Activity of Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme-Ii; a Gate to Manage and Prevent Covid-19, Medical Hypotheses (2020)
44. Capparis Spinosa: A Comparative Study of Raw and Processed Fruits, Journal of Medicinal Plants (2020)
45. Phytochemical Investigation and Anticholinesterase Activity of Ethyl Acetate Fraction of Myristica Fragrans Houtt. Seeds, Natural Product Research (2020)
46. Polyurethane/Carboxymethylcellulose Nanofibers Containing Malva Sylvestris Extract for Healing Diabetic Wounds: Preparation, Characterization, in Vitro and in Vivo Studies, Materials Science and Engineering C (2020)
47. Bio-Guided Isolation of Centaurea Bruguierana Subsp. Belangerana Cytotoxic Components, Natural Product Research (2019)
48. Efficacy of Extractions of Iranian Native Plants Against Main Malaria Vector, Anopheles Stephensi in Iran for Making Appropriate Formulation for Disease Control, Journal of Arthropod-Borne Diseases (2019)
49. Novel Tacrine-Coumarin Hybrids Linked to 1,2,3-Triazole As Anti-Alzheimer's Compounds: In Vitro and in Vivo Biological Evaluation and Docking Study, Bioorganic Chemistry (2019)
50. Oliveria Decumbens, a Bioactive Essential Oil: Chemical Composition and Biological Activities, Iranian Journal of Pharmaceutical Research (2019)
51. Trachyspermum Ammi (L.) Sprague, Superb Essential Oil and Its Major Components on Peptic Ulcers: In Vivo Combined in Silico Studies, DARU# Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences (2019)
52. Antioxidant and Larvicidal Activity of Areal Parts of Scrophularia Striata Against Malaria Vector Anopheles Stephensi, Journal of Arthropod-Borne Diseases (2018)
53. Chemodiversity of Nepeta Menthoides Boiss. & Bohse. Essential Oil From Iran and Antimicrobial, Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitory and Cytotoxic Properties of 1,8-Cineole Chemotype, Natural Product Research (2018)
54. Cytotoxic Flavonoids From the Aerial Parts of Stachys Lavandulifolia Vahl, Pharmaceutical Sciences (2018)
55. Design and Synthesis of Novel Coumarin-Pyridinium Hybrids: In Vitro Cholinesterase Inhibitory Activity, Bioorganic Chemistry (2018)
56. Larvicidal Activity of Bunium Persicum Essential Oil and Extract Against Malaria Vector, Anopheles Stephensi, Journal of Arthropod-Borne Diseases (2018)
57. The Effect of the Combination of Malva Sylvestris L. and Althaea Digitata Boiss. on Prevention of Acute Radiation Proctitis in Patients With Prostate Cancer, Journal of Herbal Medicine (2018)
58. 1,2,3-Triazole-Isoxazole Based Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors: Synthesis, Biological Evaluation and Docking Study, Letters in Drug Design and Discovery (2017)
59. Application of Fe3o4/Rgo Nanocomposite As a Sorbent of Pesticides, Chromatographia (2017)
60. Chemical Constitute and Larvicidal Activity of Fractions of Ajuga Chamaecistus Tomentella Plant Against Malaria Vector Anopheles Stephensi, Journal of Arthropod-Borne Diseases (2017)
61. Essential Oil Composition of Three Native Persian Plants and Their Inhibitory Effects in the Cabbage Looper, Trichoplusia Ni, Journal of Asia-Pacific Entomology (2017)
62. In Vitro Cholinesterase Inhibitory Activity of Some Plants Used in Iranian Traditional Medicine, Natural Product Research (2017)
63. Novel Indole-Isoxazole Hybrids: Synthesis and in Vitro Anti-Cholinesterase Activity, Letters in Drug Design and Discovery (2017)
64. Novel Tacrine-1,2,3-Triazole Hybrids: In Vitro, in Vivo Biological Evaluation and Docking Study of Cholinesterase Inhibitors, European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry (2017)
65. Synthesis of Novel Chromenones Linked to 1,2,3-Triazole Ring System: Investigation of Biological Activities Against Alzheimer's Disease, Bioorganic Chemistry (2017)
66. The Effect of Green Tea Extract on Oxidative Stress and Spatial Learning in Streptozotocin-Diabetic Rats, Iranian Journal of Pharmaceutical Research (2017)
67. An Evidence-Based Review on Medicinal Plants Used As Insecticide and Insect Repellent in Traditional Iranian Medicine, Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal (2016)
68. Application of Organic Acid Based Artificial Neural Network Modeling for Assessment of Commercial Vinegar Authenticity, Food Analytical Methods (2016)
69. Burn Wound Healing Activity of Lythrum Salicaria L. and Hypericum Scabrum L., Wounds (2016)
70. Cytotoxic Potential of Centaurea Bruguierana Ssp. Belangerana: The Mtt Assay, Acta Medica Iranica (2016)
71. Design and Synthesis of Novel Anti-Alzheimer's Agents: Acridine-Chromenone and Quinoline-Chromenone Hybrids, Bioorganic Chemistry (2016)
72. Essential Oil Composition and Antimicrobial Activity of the Oil and Extracts of Bunium Persicum (Boiss.) B. Fedtsch.: Wild and Cultivated Fruits, Pharmaceutical Sciences (2016)
73. Essential Oils Chemical Composition, Antioxidant Activities and Total Phenols of Astrodaucus Persicus, Iranian Journal of Basic Medical Sciences (2016)
74. In Vitro Antimicrobial and Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitory Activities of Coumarins From Ferulago Carduchorum, Medicinal Chemistry Research (2016)
75. Medicinal Plants Used in Iranian Traditional Medicine (Itm) As Contraceptive Agents, Current Pharmaceutical Biotechnology (2016)
76. New Benzodioxole Compounds From the Root Extract of Astrodaucus Persicus, Iranian Journal of Pharmaceutical Research (2016)
77. Novel Tacrine-Based Pyrano[3’,4’:5,6]Pyrano[2,3-B]Quinolinones: Synthesis and Cholinesterase Inhibitory Activity, Archiv der Pharmazie (2016)
78. Phytochemical Analysis, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant Activities and Total Phenols of Ferulago Carduchorum in Two Vegetative Stages (Flower and Fruit), Pakistan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences (2016)
79. Review of Scientific Evidence of Medicinal Convoy Plants in Traditional Persian Medicine, Pharmacognosy Reviews (2016)
80. Therapeutic Effect of Scrophularia Striata Ethanolic Extract Against Localized Cutaneous Leishmaniasis Caused by Leishmania Major (Mrho/Ir/75/Er), Iranian Journal of Public Health (2016)
81. Antioxidant and Antiacetylcholinesterase Activity of Teucrium Hyrcanicum, Pharmacognosy Research (2015)
82. Biochemical and Histopathological Evidence on the Beneficial Effects of Tragopogon Graminifolius in Tnbs-Induced Colitis, Pharmaceutical Biology (2015)
83. Biological Activities and Composition of Ferulago Carduchorum Essential Oil, Journal of Arthropod-Borne Diseases (2015)
84. Comparison of Essential Oil Composition and Antimicrobial Activity of Coriandrum Sativum L. Extracted by Hydrodistillation and Microwave-Assisted Hydrodistillation, Journal of Food Science and Technology (2015)
85. Design, Synthesis, Biological Evaluation, and Docking Study of Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors: New Acridone-1,2,4-Oxadiazole-1,2,3-Triazole Hybrids, Chemical Biology and Drug Design (2015)
86. Effects of Heating and Acidic Solutions of Vinegar and Oxymel on Milk Coagulation for Identification and Quantification of Resulting Α-Lactalbumin and Β-Lactoglobulin Proteins in the Final Whey Product, Analytical Chemistry Letters (2015)
87. Effects of the Deslagging Process on Some Physicochemical Parameters of Honey, Iranian Journal of Pharmaceutical Research (2015)
88. Liver Tonics: Review of Plants Used in Iranian Traditional Medicine, Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine (2015)
89. Non-Addictive Opium Alkaloids Selectively Induce Apoptosis in Cancer Cells Compared to Normal Cells, DARU# Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences (2015)
90. Potent Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors: Design, Synthesis, Biological Evaluation, and Docking Study of Acridone Linked to 1,2,3-Triazole Derivatives, European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry (2015)