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Myrobalan (Haleeleh) in Persian Medicine
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Masoumeh Hajizadeh   , Afsaneh Farjami , Sepideh Houshmand , Fatemeh Ebrahimi * |
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Myrobalan (Haleeleh), an ancient plant of the Combretaceae family, is more commonly known in Persian Medicine as "Ehleelaj" and "Helaj", and possesses numerous purported medicinal properties. This study investigates the properties, uses, and therapeutic effects of myrobalan as described in Persian Medicine literature. The research employed a review methodology, utilizing library searches of original literature of Persian Medicine. Hakim Aqili Shirazi Khorasani, in the most important and comprehensive Persian Medicine pharmacopeia, Makhzan al-Adwiya, has divided myrobalan into the following types: cumin, barley, black, Chinese, yellow, and Chebulic (Kabuli) myrobalan. Persian Medicine texts describe myrobalan as having numerous therapeutic applications, including benefits for the digestive system (e.g., increased gastric moisture), cognitive function, hemorrhoidal bleeding, and periodontal health. Each type of myrobalan exerts specific actions in the body, depending on its temperament and characteristics. A precise and scientific understanding of the nature and properties of different types of myrobalan, based on valuable texts of Persian Medicine, can pave the way for the optimal use of this medicinal plant in new pharmaceutical compounds and formulations. |
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| Keywords: Persian Medicine, Phytotherapy, Terminalia |
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Memorial article: Review Article |
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Received: 2024/12/23 | Accepted: 2025/05/27
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