A Review of Effective Material Medica on Skin and Hair Health from the Perspective of Iranian Medicine
Tārīkh-i pizishkī i.e., Medical History,
Vol. 15 No. 48 (1402),
4 Tir 2023
,
Page 1-11
https://doi.org/10.22037/mhj.v15i48.41802
Abstract
Background and Aim: Nowadays, people are more aware of health, the use of sanitary materials has increased and all kinds of detergents are offered. These chemical cleaners, despite their several benefits, causof damage to humans and the environment. In Iranian medicine, many sages have introduced various detergents with cleansing properties that are less dangerous than chemical detergents. This research aims to introduce effective material medica in maintaining and promoting skin and hair health in Iranian medical books.
Methods: The present study has been done by searching in library documents and foreign and domestic databases such as Web of Science, Science Direct, Scopus, ISC, magiran, etc.
Ethical Considerations: In this research, ethical considerations including the authenticity of texts, honesty and trustworthiness have been observed.
Results: Iranian sages have not only introduced various material medica, but also discussed their properties in cleansing, maintaining health and preventing and treating skin and hair diseases. Among these material medica, the properties of plants such as Seidlitzia rosmarinus, Cedrus, Lawsonia inermis (Henna) and Hibiscus and minerals such as Venetian ceruse and Borax have been of great interest.
Conclusion: Natural detergents have many properties including renewable, lower cost, more stability and less human and biological toxicity. Therefore, it is suggested to introduce them through clinical trials and prove these benefits. By informing people about their use, we can reduce the human and biological harms resulting from the production and use of chemical detergents.
- Material Medical
- Detergent
- Hygiene
- Iranian Medicine
- Medical History
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