Table 3.
Herbs names in different language
| Persian name | English name | Scientific name | The modes of action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baboone | Chamomile | Matricaria chamomila | anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, analgesic, antineoplastic, anti-anxiety, and digestive effect |
| Zafran | Saffron | Crocus sativus | Serotonergic, antidepressant, antispasmodic |
| Zardchoobe | Turmeric | Curcuma longa, Curcumin | antidepressant, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-carcinogenic, anti-arthritic, thrombo suppressive, anti-microbial, and Hypoglycemic reduces prostaglandins synthesis modulation of neurotransmitters levels |
| Badranjbooie | Lemon balm | Melissa officinalis | anti-depression, sedative and improve cognitive function |
| Avishan Shirazi | Zataria multiflora | Thymus vulgaris | antibacterial agent, anti-dyspepsia, inhibit mediators of inflammatory reactions, antioxidant, antispasmodic, analgesic and antiseptic |
| Gandom | Wheat Germ Extract | Triticum spp | contains magnesium, zinc, calcium, selenium, sodium, potassium, phosphorus, chromium, antioxidants including beta-carotene (for vitamin A), vitamin E, vitamin C, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, folic acid, iron, amino acids, and enzymes so has a high dietary and medicinal value |
| 5 angosht | chaste berry |
Vitex agnus
castus berries |
regulation of stress, induced prolactin discharge via dopamine, Binding to opioid receptors, endorphins, and neuroactive flavonoids may also have a role |
|
Khousharizeh
Or Tigh Touragh |
prickly parsnip |
Echinophora platyloba | antibacterial components, anti-spasmodic effects, anti-fungal effects |
| Raziane | Fennel | Foeniculum vulgare | relieve painful menstruation , inhibitory effect on the production of oxytocin and Prostaglandin E2 (PGE2), the mode of action of fennel appears to be hormonal. |
| Katan | Flax Seed | Linum usitatissimum L. | Contain :Fiber, manganese, vitamin B1, alpha-linolenic fatty acid, omega-3 and phytoestrogen, antioxidant, Anti-inflammatory |
| Sonbolettib | Valerian | Valeriana officinalis | Sedative effects Inhibition of contractions Antispasmodic Antidepressants |
| porteghal | Sweet – Orange tree | Citrus sinensis | Stimulation of the CNS and mood-enhancing effects, sedation, Antispasmodic anti-inflammatoire Antidepressants |
| Gole raei or alaf chai | St. John's Wort | Hypericum perforatum or Perforan | Antidepressants Prevention of Serotonin reuptake and Amino oxidase activity |
| zanjabil | Ginger | Zingibar officinale | Effect on prostaglandin system, Anti-nausea, vomiting, dizziness, Prostaglandin inhibitor, Headache relief, Anti-rheumatoid |