فهرست نشریات علمی دسترسی آزاد ایران

Background and purpose: Facial paralysis is one of the most common diseases affecting many people around the world every year. The exact cause of this disease in conventional medicine is not known, but factors such as genetic factors, viral infections, concussions, tumors, diabetes and multiple sclerosis (MS) are known to be effective in this regard. Current treatments, while costly and cause side effects, are not completely effective. So far, no comprehensive research has been conducted that can examine the diagnostic and therapeutic aspects of this disease in the text of Iranian medicine. Therefore, the aim of this study is to introduce Iranian medicine strategies for rehabilitation and reduction of complications in potential patients. Materials and Methods: The present article is a descriptive review study that is a library method with reference to the authentic books of traditional Iranian medicine from the third to the fourteenth century AH, comprehensive library of Noor medicinal software, and search bell palsy's keyword among the researches that has been done using Scopus, PUP MED, SID and so the like search engines. Results: This disease has been mentioned as a potential under the topics of mental diseases in Iranian medical texts. Drooping eyelids and inability to close the eyes, inconsistency of the lips and sagging corners of the lips, inability to suck and blow, runny mouth and inability to control it are the most important symptoms of this disease in Iranian medical texts. In this way, bell palsy    are divided into four main types and a range of therapeutic methods such as dressings, sneezes, gargles, etc. have been used to treat it. Conclusion:  Review of medical sources, descriptions and explanations provided by past physicians and its comparison with current medical sources indicate the conformity of many findings in the definition, signs and symptoms of potential disease and the impact of various factors such as age, nutrition, climate and place of residence, on the incidence of this disease. Therefore, using the measures and treatments proposed by Iranian medicine can create new therapeutic horizons for the scientists.