Department of Biology, American University of Beirut, Beirut P.O. Box 11-0236, Lebanon.
Department of Nutrition, University of Petra, Amman 961343, Jordan.
Molecules. 2022 Jul 2;27(13):4272. doi: 10.3390/molecules27134272.
Herbal medicine has been gaining special interest as an alternative choice of treatment for several diseases, being generally accessible, cost-effective and safe, with fewer side-effects compared to chemically synthesized medicines. Over 25% of drugs worldwide are derived from plants, and surveys have shown that, when available, herbal medicine is the preferred choice of treatment. (Lamiaceae) is a widely used medicinal plant in the Middle East, both as a home and a folk remedy, and in the food and beverage industry. contains numerous phytochemical compounds, including flavonoids, phenols, essential oils, and many others. Because of its bioactive compounds, possesses antioxidant, antimicrobial, and antiparasitic capacities. In addition, it can be beneficial in the treatment of various diseases such as cancer, neurodegenerative disorders, and peptic ulcers. In this review, the chemical compositions of different types of extracts and essential oils from this herb will first be specified. Then, the pharmacological uses of these extracts and essential oils in various contexts and diseases will be discussed, putting emphasis on their efficacy and safety. Finally, the cellular and molecular mechanisms of phytochemicals in disease treatment will be described as a basis for further investigation into the plant's pharmacological role.
草药作为治疗多种疾病的替代选择，正受到特别关注，因为其通常易于获取、具有成本效益且安全，与化学合成药物相比，副作用更少。全球超过 25%的药物源自植物，调查显示，在有草药的情况下，它是首选的治疗方法。[植物名称]（唇形科）是一种在中东广泛使用的药用植物，既是家庭和民间的疗法，也是食品和饮料工业的常用原料。它含有许多植物化学化合物，包括类黄酮、酚类、精油和许多其他化合物。由于其生物活性化合物，[植物名称]具有抗氧化、抗菌和抗寄生虫的能力。此外，它在治疗各种疾病方面可能有益，如癌症、神经退行性疾病和消化性溃疡。在这篇综述中，首先将指定这种草药的不同类型提取物和精油的化学成分。然后，将讨论这些提取物和精油在各种情况下和疾病中的药理学用途，重点是它们的功效和安全性。最后，将描述[植物名称]植物化学物质在疾病治疗中的细胞和分子机制，作为进一步研究该植物药理学作用的基础。
