Herbal Remedies for Bloating Based on Iranian Traditional Medicine: A Review

Objective: This study aims to identify the key medicinal plants used in the treatment of bloating in Iranian traditional medicine and to compare traditional knowledge with findings from contemporary research studies. Methods: This research was conducted as a document review. The sources included authoritative texts on Iranian traditional medicine, reference books on herbal medicine, and online scientific databases. After gathering the relevant data, the therapeutic properties of the plants reported in traditional texts were compared with the findings from recent preclinical studies and experimental research. Results: Based on the reviewed sources, plants commonly used in Iranian traditional medicine for the treatment of bloating include Matricaria chamomilla, Cinnamomum verum, Zingiber officinale, Foeniculum vulgare, Mentha piperita, Elettaria cardamomum, Cuminum cyminum, Nigella sativa, Rosmarinus officinalis, Thymus vulgaris, Camellia sinensis, Valeriana officinalis, Curcuma longa, Pimpinella anisum, Hibiscus sabdariffa, Melissa officinalis, Citrus limon, Trachyspermum copticum, Taraxacum officinale, Coriandrum sativum, Artemisia absinthium, Angelica sinensis, Anethum graveolens, Rosa damascena, Nigella sativa, Cichorium intybus, Ocimum basilicum. Conclusion: The available evidence suggests that the medicinal plants identified in Iranian traditional medicine may serve as natural or complementary options for the treatment and alleviation of bloating.

کلیدواژه ها:

Digestion ، intestines ، bloating ، Iranian traditional medicine ، medicinal plants ، herbal remedies