Plants Used in Traditional Treatment Against Anemia in Turkey

Abstract

Turkey has many plants used by public for the treatment of various diseases. The usage of these folk medicine which is prepared by these plants has been transferred from generation to generation. Ethnobotanical studies carried out by traditional methods of treatment are recorded and this information is aimed to contribute to the development of the drug. ın this study, it has been reached to 77 taxa that is used in traditional treatment against anemia in Turkey and aimed to give information about scientific and local names of these taxa, families, used parts and usage in anemia.

Ethnobotanical Uses of Roots of Various Plant Species in Turkey

“…Also ethnobotanical studies have been done to describe medicinal plants sold to the public for therapeutic purposes in regional herbalists shops and involving the identification of the drugs belonging to commonly used plant species [22,[50][51][52][53][54][55][56][57][58].…”

Carob Antioxidants in Human Health: From Traditional Uses to Modern Pharmacology

“…In Marmaris region, like in all Turkey, Carob pods molasses (concentrated aqueous extract) is named Pekmez. This sticky, viscous liquid is used as food, and for treatment of prostatitis, anemia, and liver disorders [16,17]. Akbulut, et al [18] estimated that Carob is one of the most traded plants for medicinal purposes in Turkey, and they mention its use to treat intestinal parasites, among other uses.…”

Cactus: Chemical, nutraceutical composition and potential bio‐pharmacological properties

“…Liver disorder: drink two tablespoon of crushed stem mixed with warm water thrice a day (India); carminative, digestive, expectorant, diuretic, purgative; bronchitis, leukoderma, splenomegaly, dysuria, vesicular calculi, ophthalmic disorders, whooping cough, asthma, and gonorrhea (India) (Pandey & Mavinkurve, 2014;Pandita et al, 2013) (Continues) (Tuttolomondo, Licata, Leto, Savo, et al, 2014) Ex Heatstroke, sunburn, yellow fever, renal problems, gastritis: use cataplasm, bath, or infusion (Bolivia) (Quiroga et al, 2012) Fl Contusions, digestive diseases, hematomas, kidney diseases, and wounds: drink the decoction, direct application and infusion (Italy); digestive disorder: drink infusion or decoction (Italy) (Tuttolomondo, Licata, Leto, Savo, et al, 2014; Fr Diuretic and treatment for digestive disorders (Italy); wounds (Mexico); stretch marks and wrinkles: apply once a day for one week (Morocco); joint dislocation and tonsillitis: apply aerial parts boiled, heated, or made into a poultice with salt once a day for one to 2 weeks (Turkey); antispasmodic, diuretic, emollient, astringent, diarrhea, colitis, irritable bowel syndrome and benign prostatic hypertrophy (India); liver and kidney inflammation: eat three raw fruits of the white variety daily for 3 weeks (Peru); anemia: eat raw fruit (Turkey); digestion enhancer: eat raw or juice (Pakistan) (Ahmet Sargin, 2015;De la Cruz et al, 2014;Erbay et al, 2016;Khan & Ahmad, 2015;Maroyi, 2017;Messaoudi et al, 2015;Pandita et al, 2013; La Dandruff: boil in sesame oil and rub hair skin before wash (Sudan); diabetes, burns, bronchial, asthma, and indigestion (India) (Anand et al, 2016;Issa et al, 2018) Le Anthrax: place it on fire and apply it on skin lesions while hot (Ethiopia); wounds (Mexico); cholesterol: drink liquefied leaves (Mexico); skin emollient (Italy); malaria...…”

“…It has different preparation, mode of administration, and diseases that can be treated in different countries. The fruit of O. ficus‐indica is used in Italy as a diuretic, and for digestive disorders, while in Mexico it is used to treat wounds; in Morocco to treat stretch marks and wrinkles; in Turkey for joint dislocation, tonsillitis, and anemia; in India as an antispasmodic, diuretic, emollient, astringent, treatment for diarrhea, colitis, irritable bowel syndrome, and benign prostatic hypertrophy; in Peru for liver and kidney inflammation; and in Pakistan as a digestion enhancer (Ahmet Sargin, 2015; de la Cruz, Malpartida, Santiago, Jullian, & Bourdy, 2014; Erbay, Anıl, & Melikoğlu, 2016; Khan & Ahmad, 2015; Maroyi, 2017; Messaoudi et al, 2015; Pandita, Pandita, & Pandita, 2013; Tuttolomondo, Licata, Leto, Gargano, et al, 2014; Tuttolomondo, Licata, Leto, Savo, et al, 2014).…”