Neuroprotective, antimicrobial, antioxidant, chemotherapeutic, and antidiabetic properties of Salvia Reuterana: A mini review

نویسندگان

1 Neurosciences Research Center, Imam Reza Hospital, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, I. R. Iran

2 Medicinal Plants Research Center, Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, Shahrekord, I. R. Iran

3 Isfahann Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, I. R. Iran

4 Isfahann Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, I. R. Iran

5 Applied Physiology Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, I. R. Iran

doi
10.22038/ajp.2014.3695
چکیده

Objectives: Herbal medicine is known as a valid alternative treatment. Salvia Reuterana, which has been used in the Iranian traditional medicine, is mostly distributed in the central highlands of Iran. Salvia Reuterana is a medicinal herb with various therapeutic usages. The aim of the present review is to take account of pharmacological properties of Salvia Reuterana. Materials and Methods: The present review summarizes the literature with respect to various pharmacological properties of Salvia Reuterana. Results: Salvia Reuterana possesses neurological, antimicrobial, antioxidant, chemotherapeutic, and antidiabetic properties. Conclusions: Salvia Reuterana can be used as an alternative for treatment of several disorders.