Different Aspects of Mallow (Malva sylvestris) and Results of New Research Findings: A Review
Introduction and Aims Malva (Malva sylvestris L.) is member of the Malvaceae family, native to Iran, which used as food and medicine to treat many disorders in traditional medicine. The present article has reviewed different aspects and new finding about this medicinal plant. Materials and Methods I...
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Neyshabur University of Medical Sciences
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Malva (Malva sylvestris L.) is member of the Malvaceae family, native to Iran, which used as food and medicine to treat many disorders in traditional medicine. The present article has reviewed different aspects and new finding about this medicinal plant.
Materials and Methods
In this study using Iranmedex, Sid, Web of Science and Science Direct databases, articles on various aspects of mallow was reviewed, with using keywords: “malva” and “pharmacological effect”, and “medical plant”.
Results
In traditional medicine, M.sylvestris has been used in pain relief, inflammation, wound healing and treatment of kidney disorders, skin problems and efficacy against microorganisms such as viruses, bacteria. Arial parts of this plant are highly valuable for animal feeding. Antioxidant properties of Malva are due to delfinidin, malvidin, beta-carotene, cyanine, tannins, saponins, alkaloids, mucilage and phenolic and flavonoid components.
Conclusion
Traditional applications of M.sylvestris in treatment of many diseases and its valuable medicinal and herbal components could provide a context for scientists to develop plant-derived medications such as antibiotics, sedatives and inflammation treating drugs.
* Corresponding Author: Agriculture Sciences and Natural Resources University of Gorgan, Range Management Faculty.
Email: Shokrollahi.sh93@yahoo.com |
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| spelling | doaj.art-30f0029cb6fe4d7ca85348db4d1825a12022-12-22T02:53:22ZfasNeyshabur University of Medical SciencesMajallah-i Dānishkadah-i ̒ulūm-i Pizishkī-i Niyshābūr2383-32032476-27682016-05-014118Different Aspects of Mallow (Malva sylvestris) and Results of New Research Findings: A ReviewShokufeh Shokrollahi0Heshmati Gholam Ali1 Introduction and Aims Malva (Malva sylvestris L.) is member of the Malvaceae family, native to Iran, which used as food and medicine to treat many disorders in traditional medicine. The present article has reviewed different aspects and new finding about this medicinal plant. Materials and Methods In this study using Iranmedex, Sid, Web of Science and Science Direct databases, articles on various aspects of mallow was reviewed, with using keywords: “malva” and “pharmacological effect”, and “medical plant”. Results In traditional medicine, M.sylvestris has been used in pain relief, inflammation, wound healing and treatment of kidney disorders, skin problems and efficacy against microorganisms such as viruses, bacteria. Arial parts of this plant are highly valuable for animal feeding. Antioxidant properties of Malva are due to delfinidin, malvidin, beta-carotene, cyanine, tannins, saponins, alkaloids, mucilage and phenolic and flavonoid components. Conclusion Traditional applications of M.sylvestris in treatment of many diseases and its valuable medicinal and herbal components could provide a context for scientists to develop plant-derived medications such as antibiotics, sedatives and inflammation treating drugs. * Corresponding Author: Agriculture Sciences and Natural Resources University of Gorgan, Range Management Faculty. Email: Shokrollahi.sh93@yahoo.comhttp://journal.nums.ac.ir/browse.php?a_code=A-10-1-78&slc_lang=en&sid=1therapeutic effect mallow compounds traditional medicine medicinal plant |
| spellingShingle | Shokufeh Shokrollahi Heshmati Gholam Ali Different Aspects of Mallow (Malva sylvestris) and Results of New Research Findings: A Review Majallah-i Dānishkadah-i ̒ulūm-i Pizishkī-i Niyshābūr therapeutic effect mallow compounds traditional medicine medicinal plant |
| title | Different Aspects of Mallow (Malva sylvestris) and Results of New Research Findings: A Review |
| title_full | Different Aspects of Mallow (Malva sylvestris) and Results of New Research Findings: A Review |
| title_fullStr | Different Aspects of Mallow (Malva sylvestris) and Results of New Research Findings: A Review |
| title_full_unstemmed | Different Aspects of Mallow (Malva sylvestris) and Results of New Research Findings: A Review |
| title_short | Different Aspects of Mallow (Malva sylvestris) and Results of New Research Findings: A Review |
| title_sort | different aspects of mallow malva sylvestris and results of new research findings a review |
| topic | therapeutic effect mallow compounds traditional medicine medicinal plant |
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