The Use of Medicinal Plants in the Prevention and Treatment of Myocardial Infarction: A Review of Traditional Medical Sources

Objective: Myocardial infarction remains a leading cause of mortality worldwide, highlighting the need for effective preventive and therapeutic strategies. Traditional Iranian medicine has long employed medicinal plants to strengthen the heart and mitigate complications associated with heart attacks. This review aims to identify medicinal plants historically used in the management and prevention of myocardial infarction according to traditional Iranian medical texts. Methods: In accordance with the principles of traditional medicine, this review systematically examined classical texts, specialized herbal literature, and credible online sources to identify plants associated with the prevention and treatment of myocardial infarction. Results: Historical evidence indicates that traditional communities relied on plants such as Crocus sativus L., Borago officinalis L., Curcuma longa L., Trigonella foenum-graecum L., Thymus vulgaris L., Althaea officinalis L., Cuminum cyminum L., Melissa officinalis L., Lavandula angustifolia Mill., Valeriana officinalis L., Achillea millefolium L., Citrus aurantium L., Allium sativum L., Salvia officinalis L., Papaver rhoeas L., Capsicum annuum L., Citrus limon (L.) Burm. f., Vaccinium macrocarpon Aiton, Camellia sinensis (L.) Kuntze, Hordeum vulgare L., Mentha spicata L., Matricaria chamomilla L., Zingiber officinale Roscoe, Cinnamomum verum J. Presl, Berberis vulgaris L., Anethum graveolens L., Cichorium intybus L., Elettaria cardamomum (L.) Maton, Punica granatum L. as herbal remedies for the prevention and management of myocardial infarction. Conclusion: Medicinal plants demonstrate significant potential in the prevention and treatment of myocardial infarction. Their traditional applications may serve as valuable complementary strategies alongside modern cardiovascular therapies. Scientific validation of these plants could facilitate the development of novel, safe, and effective cardiac medications.

کلیدواژه ها:

Heart ، Myocardial infarction ، Medicinal plants ، Traditional medicine ، Iran ، Treatment