Review Article

Scientific Evaluation of Edible Fruits and Spices Used for the Treatment of Peptic Ulcer in Traditional Iranian Medicine

Table 1

Medicinal plants used for the treatment of peptic ulcer in traditional Iranian medicine [8, 9].

Scientific namesFamilyCommon English nameName(s) in TIM resourcesUses in TIM

Amygdalus communis RosaceaeAlmondBadam, LowzRespiratory disorders, brain tonic, and PU
Berberis vulgaris BerberidaceaeCommon barberry Zereshk, Ambarbaris, and Arghis (root)Gastric tonic, liver disease, dyspepsia, and PU
Cornus mas CornaceaeCornelian cherryZoghal, Zoghal akhteGastritis, hepatitis, IBD, and PU
Cucurbita maxima, C. pepo Cucurbitaceae Pumpkin Kadou, GharWound healer, and PU
Cydonia vulgaris RosaceaeQuince Safarjal, BehAntidepressant, gastralgia, and PU
Malus domestica RosaceaeApple Sib, ToffahAntidepressant, dysentery, and PU
Morus alba, M. nigra MoraceaeWhite and black mulberryTout sefid, Tout siahLiver and spleen disorders, aphrodisiac, diuretic, and PU
Myristica fragrans MyristicaceaeNutmeg, mace (aril of seed)Jowz bouya (fruit), Basbase (aril of seed)Gastric and liver tonic, PU, and aphrodisiac
Oryza sativa GramineaeRice Oroz, BerenjIBD, PU, and aphrodisiac
Phoenix dactylifera ArecaceaeDate Khorma Antidepressant, wound healer, aphthous, and PU
Phyllanthus emblica PhyllanthaceaeGooseberryAmoleMemory enhancer, appetizer, and PU
Punica granatum PunicaceaePomegranate Anar, RomanGastric and liver tonic, PU, and IBD
Rhus coriaria AnacardiaceaeSumac Sumac Gastric tonic, appetizer, PU, and hemorrhage
Vitis vinifera Vitaceae Grape Mow (tree), Ghoureh (unripe fruit), and Angour (ripe fruit)Wound healer, hematopoietic

TIM: traditional Iranian medicine, PU: peptic ulcer, and IBD: inflammatory bowel disease.