Table 1:
The main multi-herbal formulations containing Maidenhair fern according to ITM
| Organs | Action(s) | Components | Dosage form |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central nervous system | Anti Alzheimer, Brain tonic | Liquorice, Sweet Violet, Damask Rose, Lavender, Peony, Borage, Fennel, Celery, Marshmallow, Stavesacre, Assyrian Plum, Honey | Syrup (19) |
| Treatment of Epilepsy, Mania and Headache | Lavender, Liquorice, Borage, Fennel, Celery, Marshmallow, Sweet Violet, Damask Rose, Stavesacre, Assyrian Plum | Syrup (18) | |
| Dentistry | Dental analgesic | 1. Liquorice, Borage flower 2. Lavender, Fumitory, Jujube, Black Nightshade aromatic water |
1. Oral decoction, Mouthwash 2. Oral, decoction (19) |
| Dental tonic | Frankincense, Long Aristolochi, Sweet Violet, Sandalwood | Dental Powder (17) | |
| Hair | Anti hair loss | 1. Chinaberry, Myrrh, Indian Gooseberry, Myrtle oil 2. Rockrose, Wormwood, Chio Gum 3. Myrtle, Celery seed, Radish oil |
Lotion, Liniment (18,19) |
| Hepatic System | Hepatitis | Fenugreek, Flax, Liquorice, Marshmallow, Common Mallow, Hyssop, Fig, Stavesacre | Syrup (16) |
| Jaundice | Romanwormwood, Oregano, Poley, Chamomile, Feverfew, Dill, Common Wood Sorrel, Citron | Face wash (17) | |
| Respiratory system | Anti common cold, Antipyretic | Liquorice, Quince, Sweet Violet, Cucumber seed mucilage | Oral decoction (19) |
| Antiasthmatic | Mango mucilage, Liquorice | Aromatic water (18) | |
| Antiasthmatic, Antitussive | Flax, Hyssop, Orris, Borage, Fennel, Liquorice, Fig, Stavesacre | Oral decoction (18) | |
| Antitussive | 1. Liquorice, Hyssop, Sweet Violet syrup 2. Fig, Stavesacre, Liquorice, Hyssop, Orris root 3. Fennel, Celery, Liquorice, Sweet Almond kernel 4. Myrtle, Melon, Liquorice, Gum Arabic 5. Fennel, Celery, Liquorice, Bitter almond kernel, Flax mucilage |
1.Oral decoction (19) 2. Oral decoction (17) 3. Pill (18) 4. Tablet (18) 5. Pill, Tablet (17) |
|
| Pleural analgesic | Fennel, Stavesacre, Damask Rose in combination with Honey | Oral decoction (19) | |
| Pleural analgesic, Chest pain reliever | Pennyroyal, Anise, Liquorice, Fennel | Oral decoction (19) | |
| Respiratory tract tonic, Antitussive | Liquorice, Assyrian Plum, Stavesacre, Hyssop, Anise, Marshmallow, Common Mallow, Orris | Aromatic water (18) | |
| Treatment of Pharyngitis | Common Dodder, Chamomile, Marshmallow, Radish, Fig, Celery | Gargle (19) | |
| Urogenital system | Abortive | Cretan dittany, Savin White Lupin, Pennyroyal | Oral decoction (18) |
| Anti Cystolithiasis | Caltrop, Horse gram, Rusty-back, Fig | Oral decoction (19) | |
| Anti Nephrolithiasis | Melon, Willd Caraway, Ajwain, Galingale, Celery, Radish seed, Bitter Almond kernel | Oral decoction (16) | |
| Anti nephrolithiasis and Cystolithiasis | 1. Horse gram, Caltrop, Melon, Fennel, Grape 2. Caltrop, Chamomile, Sweetclover, Oregano, Celery, Wild Cabbage, Dill, Marshmallow |
1. Syrup (19) 2. Sitz bath (17) |
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| Cystitis and Nephritis | Senna, Common Polypody, Sweet Violet, Cucumber, Chicory, Plum, Jujube, Fumitory, Golden Shower | Oral decoction (19) | |
| Dysuria | Caltrop, Chamomile, Dill, Celery, Sweetclover, Radish, Wild Cabbage, Marshmallow, Flax, Fenugreek, Sweet Violet | Sitz bath (19) | |
| Emmenagogue | Cretan dittany, Fennel, Rue | Oral decoction (18) | |
| Emmenagogue, Abortive | Golden Shower, Cretan dittany | Oral decoction (18) | |
| Induction of parturition | Golden Shower, Caltrop, Melon, Savin, Cretan dittany, Marshmallow, Garden asparagus | Oral decoction (18) | |
| Nephralgia treatment | Wild Carrot, Caltrop, Hyssop | Oral decoction (19) | |
| Gonorrhea | Anise, Celery, Sweet Violet, Borage, Caltrop, Winter Cherry, Cucumber | Syrup (18) |