Observational studyBMC complementary and alternative medicine2017
Ethnopharmacological survey of medicinal plants used by patients with psoriasis in the West Bank of Palestine.
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- Tropical fruits in the Mediterranean Basin: current research status, priorities, and knowledge gaps. A systematic review.Frontiers in plant science · 2026Pooled it
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- An ethno-botanical study of medicinal plants used for the management of respiratory tract disorders in northern parts of Palestine.BMC complementary medicine and therapies · 2023Article
- Co-infection associated with SARS-CoV-2 and their management.Future science OA · 2022Review
- Phytoecdysteroids fromMolecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2022Article
- Antimicrobial and lipase inhibition of essential oil and solvent extracts ofTurkish journal of chemistry · 2022Article
- Fatty ethanolamide of Bertholletia excelsa triglycerides (Brazil nuts): anti-inflammatory action and acute toxicity evaluation in Zebrafish (Danio rerio).Inflammopharmacology · 2021Article
- Influence of phytochemicals in induced psoriasis (Review).Experimental and therapeutic medicine · 2020Review
- Assessment of the Potential Skin Application ofPharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland) · 2020Article
- Prevalence and factors associated with depressive and anxiety symptoms among Palestinian medical students.BMC psychiatry · 2020Article
- Development of Key Performance Indicators for Capturing Impact of Pharmaceutical Care in Palestinian Integrative Healthcare Facilities: A Delphi Consensus Study.Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM · 2020Article
- Which Benefits and Harms of Using Fenugreek as a Galactogogue Need to Be Discussed during Clinical Consultations? A Delphi Study among Breastfeeding Women, Gynecologists, Pediatricians, Family Physicians, Lactation Consultants, and Pharmacists.Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM · 2018Article
- Which potential harms and benefits of using ginger in the management of nausea and vomiting of pregnancy should be addressed? a consensual study among pregnant women and gynecologists.BMC complementary and alternative medicine · 2017Article
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Abstract
backgroundPsoriasis is a frequent skin inflammatory disorder that inflicts millions of patients around the globe. To meet their healthcare needs, patients with psoriasis often seek treatment outside the allopathic paradigm. Use of medicinal plants has emerged as one of the most common and preferred modalities of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). The aim of this study was to investigate the use of medicinal plants by patients with psoriasis in the West Bank of Palestine.
methodsThe current study was a questionnaire based cross-sectional descriptive study on the use of medicinal plants by psoriasis patients in the West Bank of Palestine. A sample of 149 patients with psoriasis who were visiting outpatient clinics responded to the questionnaire in face to face interviews.
resultsMedicinal plants were used by 81 (54.4%) patients with psoriasis. Patients used 33 medicinal plants belonging to 26 families. Plants belonging to Lamiaceae and Leguminosae were the most commonly used by the study patients. Aloe vera, Trigonella arabica, Catharanthus roseus and Anthemis cotula were the most frequently used medicinal plants to treat psoriasis. Leaves and fruits were the most commonly used parts by the study patients. Paste was the most commonly used form of preparation. The use of medicinal plants was significantly associated with age and monthly household income of the patients. Enhancement of immunity, improving conventional therapy and reduction of side effects were the most commonly self-reported reasons for using medicinal plants.
conclusionsPatients with psoriasis in Palestine seem to use medicinal plants as a CAM modality to manage their psoriasis. Many medicinal plants were commonly used by patients with psoriasis. More randomized clinical trials are needed to demonstrate safety and efficacy for the majority of these medicinal plants reported to be used by patients with psoriasis in Palestine.
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