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Research Article - (2017) Volume 6, Issue 4
Published Date: Aug 15, 0207
Fars province in southern Iran, with an area of 133000 square kilometers is one of the largest provinces of the country. There are different climates in the province that has caused it to be a pioneer at production and use of medicinal plants in the country, as it is the largest exporter of medicinal plants in the country. In this study, an overview of the most important medicinal species in this province has been dealt with. After the source and target data were collected and their accuracy were studied, according to the frequency of data and information contained in this field, the key points were extracted and to facilitate their use, was prepared in tabular form.
Keywords: Herbs; Medicinal plants; Fars province; Iran
Herbs are the most important products in natural resources which directly have a positive impact on the lives of people. Many of the drugs we use are directly or indirectly from herbal medicinal products. The importance of plants has been evident to humans since ancient times as Egyptians have been expertise from the sixteenth century BC in the extreme use of these plants [1-3].
As expressed before, Egypt, has a long history in terms of research background in this area. From ancient times, Jewish people used these plants too. India also has a very famous old books on herbs called caraca and Susruta. China's oldest medical book is attributed to one of its emperors called Shinon who lived in 2800 BC from 8 to 10th centuries, famous Iranian scientist Avicenna and Razi were shining in this field [4-7]. In Western countries, progress in this science dates back to the early Middle Ages that continues to date and by scientists such as Constantine, Epitome Matthiol, and Dragendroff and so on has been done [8-10]. In Iran, the most comprehensive investigation in this case was conducted by Ali Zargari and the result has been published in five volumes [5]. In Iran, with respect to special geographic locations and different climatic conditions is habitat of many varieties of medicinal plants and In the meantime, the province of Fars province is the most relevant So that, according to the provincial Department of Natural Resources, there are more than 1600 species of medicinal plants in Fars and more than 100 species of them are massively cultivated on 600 hectares of land in the province, of course, the data is not on tree species and the garden. Medicinal plants export from province abroad in 2015 was 48 tons So that the province has become the first exporter of these products in the country. It should be noted that the province with an area of 133000 square kilometers includes 8.1% area of the country which is located in the southern part of the country and holds Three climate in which The North and North West of the province has mountains with snow and rain and the amount of rainfall is over 400 millimeters a year. Central areas with mild winter and hot and dry summer is with annual precipitation of 200 to 400 millimeters. Also, south and South-East holds mild winter and very hot summer with annual precipitation of 100 to 200 millimeters [7]. figure shows the situation of Fars province in Iran (Figure 1).
Research Methodology
In this study, following steps were taken to conduct the research.
Gather information and data: Given that there are a lot of resources of medicinal plants, but most of them are a reflection of people's experiences although not certain, but most of them have no formal training in this area and have just inherited and acquired these practices that certainly will be helpful to use the information provided that the information be evaluated with scientific data that has been considered in this study. In addition, the relevant articles and books have also been used. Research is also being conducted by the departments of natural resources, agriculture, the environment and the tribes of Fars province is also considered.
Information and data evaluation: in this regard for other articles, books and academic research there is no problem, but as mentioned before, information about people who have been working on an experimental basis in the field of medicinal plants should be evaluated and just the sort of information that is scientifically acceptable and consistent with their academic issues were used.
Extracting the desired and key data: Due to the large volume of literature on medicinal plants, at this stage, it was launched to extract key data which were useful for getting familiar with province medicinal plants and again to simplify using them, they have been tabulated.
Climatic variations in Fars province has caused a wide range of plants from different families to grow and this factor has had the most for the province to turn to the largest medicinal plants of the country
The Most families of medicinal plants in Fars province include Leguminoseae- Rosaceae- Cruciferae and Umbelliferae.
Many medicinal plants in Fars Province like Crocus sativus-Oryza sativa-Cerasus arium, Citrus limonum are found only in certain parts and their distribution is limited.
Some of medicinal plants Peganum harmala-Punica granatum- Triticum sp . have been widely distributed and are observed in other places too.
Development of production and utilization of medicinal plants is one of the most important ways of creating jobs for local people and it would only be possible with the cooperation of government efficient machination.
Due to the current situation in the province, already the possibility of expanding production of medicinal plants and products is more than before.
In this part, all results have been tabulated according to plants branches and their deviations and also key and detail information of each species have presented subsequently in the Tables 1-5.
Family name | Species name | Major features of Botany | Usable parts | Effective substance | Health benefits |
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Anacardiaceae | Rhus coriaria | Bushy tree-Small fruit-Leaves change into red and green in autumn | The whole plant | Tannic acid | Anti diarrhea-Coagulater |
Berberidaceae | Berberis vulgaris | Spiny bushy tree-Yellow flower and wood | Root-Flower-Fruit-Skin of stem and root | Berberine-Berbamin-Palmatin-Berberobin | Anti diarrhea and bleeding and gingivitis |
Cruciferae | Brassica napus | Herbal-Leaves without trichome–Swollen root | Root | Vitamins-Minerals | Anti scurvy -Diuretic – Treatment of kidney stone |
Cruciferae | Brassica oleracea | Grass- Leaf with trichome | Leaf | Sulforaphane | Anti scurvy – Wound healing |
Cruciferae | Cheiranthus cheiri | Herbal-Narrow Leaves with lots of hairs-Brown yellow flower | leaf-seed | Quercitin-Quinoline-Glucoquinoline | Headache and stuffy nose curing |
Cruciferae | Descurainia sophia | Herbal-Stem Branches at ground level | seed | Protein-Fat | Wound healing-Anti fewer and worm |
Cruciferae | Nasturtium officinale | Herbal-Fleshy leaves - Growing in clear water | The whole plant | Gluconasturtin-Phenylethyl | Mucus producing-Treatment of gout and rheumatism |
Cruciferae | Raphnus sativus | Herbal-Swollen root-White or yellow or violet flower | Root-Juice | Sulforaphane | Whooping cough and rheumatism curing-Treatment of gallbladder stone |
Cruciferae | Sinapis alba | Herbal-Covered with trichome-Yellow flower | Seed | Sinalbin | Diuretic - Laxative |
Cucurbitaceae | Citrullus vulgaris | Bushy-Yellow flower-Fleshy fruit | Seed-Fruit | Citrullin | Diuretic- Anti fever and infection |
Cucurbitaceae | Cucumis melo | Bushy- Yellow flower -Fleshy fruit |
Seed-Fruit | Vitamin A-vitamin C-Cellulose | Anti worm - Diuretic |
Cucurbitaceae | Cucumis sativus | Bushy-Stem with roughhairs-Big yellow flower | Seed-Fruit | Mucilage-Erepsin | Dialysis-Diuretic-Anti worm-Hygiene ofskin |
Fumariaceae | Fumaria parviflora | Herbal-Dusty leaves- White flower | The whole plant | Protopine-Fumoficinaline | Sweaty-Appetizer |
Geraniaceae | Geranium robertianum | Herbal-Multi parts leaves-Bad smell | The whole plant | Ellagic acid-Geranin | Diuretic-Constipater-Tonic |
Hypericaceae | Hypericum perforatum | Herbal-StemFeatured numerous longitudinal lines-Oval leaves | Twig with flower | Hyperin-Hypericin | Tonic-Digestive- Pain killer- Anti Bile |
Leguminosae | Albizzia lebbek | Tree without thorns-Flower in white , pink and red | Stem-Skin-Root- | Albizzin | Anti worm - CuringItching Treatment of Asthma |
Leguminosae | Alhagi camelorum | Herbal-Barbed stem | Manna | Melezitose | Laxative- Medications sweetener |
Leguminosae | Arachis hypogaea | Herbal-yellow flower | Fruit | Oleic acid-Palmitic acid | Camphor oil supply |
Leguminosae | Cercis siliquastrum | Beautiful bushy tree-beautiful and purple flower | Flower-Leaf-Skin | Constipater-CuringBronchitis | |
Leguminosae | Faba vulgaris | Herbal-Big and white flower | Flower-Fruit-Seed | Proteoze-Vicilin Legumalin | tonic-CuringFatigue- Anti paroxysm |
Leguminosae | Glycyrrhizia glabra | herbal- yellow and violet flower | Rhizome-Root | Glycyrrhizin-Glycyrrhizic acid | Curingcough and inflammation of stomach |
Leguminosae | Lens culinaris | Herbal-White and small flower | Seed | Amidone | Anti inflammation |
Leguminosae | Medicago sativa | Herbal-Big blue and violet flower | Twig | Asparagine-Leuzin-Arginin | Curing rickets |
Leguminosae | Melilotus officinalis | Herbal-Yellow small and aromatic flower – Trichomeless fruit | Twig with flowers | Coumarin-Melilotic acid | Diuretic – Curing chest pain |
Leguminosae | Phasaeolus vulgaris | Herbal-Flower in white and yellow | Skin-Fruit-Seed | Arginine-Fazin | Curingdiabetes |
Leguminosae | Pisum sativum | Herbal | Seed | Legumolin-Vicilin-Legumin | Diuretic |
Leguminosae | Trigonella foenum-graecum | Herbal- Single and yellow flower | Seed- Stem | Trigonellin-Nicotinic acid | Tonic -Softener |
Leguminosae | Vicia sativa | Herbal-Violet flower | Seed | Vicin-Legumalin-Legumin | Curingmeasles and smallpox and inflammation |
Magnoliaceae | Chimonanthus fragrans | Bushy tree –Flower herbaceous inlemon- Jar likefruit | Root | Calycanthin | Stomach tonic |
Malvaceae | Althaea officinalis | Herbal-Stem with trichome-Long , Spindle like root | Root-Flower-Leaf | Mucilage | Softener -Curingskin irritation |
Myrtaceae | Eucalyptus globolus | Tree- firm wood | Leaf | Eucalyptic acid-Eucalyptol | Disinfectant –Constipater-Anti fever |
Myrtaceae | Myrtus communis | Evergreen bushy tree-Leather leaves-Big and white flower | Leaf-Fruit-Flower | Myrtidana-Tannin-Linolein | Disinfectant |
Papaveraceae | Papaver rhoeas | Herbal-Leaf with trichome- Single and red flower | Petal | Papaveric acid | CuringInsomnia-Laxative |
Punicaceae | Punica granatum | Bushy tree- Rugged and firm stem- Multiple Spiny twig |
Leaf-Flower-Root | Punicatanic acid- | CuringLoss of appetite and diarrhea and hemorrhage and anemia |
Ranunculaceae | Aquilegia vulgaris | Herbal- The upper surface of the leaves dusty-Blue and purpleF flower- | Fruit with seed | Hydrogen cyanide | Sweaty-Diuretic- Anti scurvy |
Ranunculaceae | Consolida regalis | Herbal- Beautiful blue and whiteflower | Seed | Delsoline-Delcozine-kaempferol | Strong aperient- Skin irritative |
Ranunculaceae | Nigella sativa | Herbal-Multi parts leaves-Flowerin white | Seed | Nigellone-Melantin-Melantigentin | Aperient- Anti worm |
Rhamnaceae | Zizyphus jujuba | Bushy tree -Small and yellow green flower |
Fruit | Zizyphutanic acid-Zizynic acid | Laxative |
Rosaceae | Amygdalus communis | Tree- Plain and oval leaf- Pink flower |
Flower-Skin-Fruit-Seed kernel | Albuminoid-Amygdolinozid | Anti-bile DiureticCuringcough -Aperient |
Rosaceae | Armeniaca vulgaris | Tree- Big , white and pink flower |
Seed Kernel- -Fruit | Conglotin-pangamic acid | Constipater-Dialysis |
Rosaceae | Cerasus arium | Long living tree -Aspheric fruit | Fruit | Folic acid-Choline | HygieneSkin- Treatment of kidney |
Rosaceae | Cerarus vulgaris | Bushy tree-With lots of shoots-Aspheric fruit | Fruit | Folic acid-Choline | Curing Kidney and liver diseases. |
Rosaceae | Fragaria vesca | Bushy tree-White flower | Leaf-Rhizome-Fruit | Tannin- Glucoside | Curing Shortness of breath –Dialysis-Curing bodyhypothermia and diarrhea. |
Rosaceae | Malus orientalis | Bushy tree-Upper levelleaf with trichome-Big, white and pink flower | Leaf-Fruit-Stem skin | Phlorizin- phloritin | Diuretic-Constipater –Anti fever |
Rosaceae | Mespilus germanica | Spiny bushy tree-Big flower in white and pink | Fruit-Leaf | Malic acid-Tannin- Citric acid-Tartaric acid | Constipater-Curing hemorrhage |
Rosaceae | Persica vulgaris | Bushy tree-Narrow and long leaf | Fruit-Skin-Flower--Leaf | Amygdalin-Conglotin | Aperient-Skin hygiene-Anti fever |
Rosaceae | Prunus sativum | Tree-Big fruit | Fruit | Pyranose | Tonic-Curing gout and rheumatism |
Rosaceae | Pyrus communis | Bushy tree- White and pink flower | Stem-Fruit-Leaf-Skin | Arbutin-phlorizin | Constipater-Diuretic- Sedative |
Rosaceae | Rose canina | Bushy tree-Flower in white and pink | Leaf-Flower | Tannin-Malic acid-Citric acid | CuringBloody diarrhea and kidney inflammation – Anti scurvy |
Rosaceae | Rose gallica | Spiny bushy tree-flower inred and aromatic | Flower bud | Cyanine | Constipater-Curing Hemorrhage-Skin hygiene |
Rutaceae | Citrus bigaradia | Evergreen tree-aromatic and thick and juicy petal | Leaf-Flower_Fruit | Stachydrin-Hesperidin | Digesting - Antiparoxysm |
Rutaceae | Citrus limonum | Small tree-Strong root in white-Spiny twig | Fruit | Camphen-Limonen-Geraniol-Citral | Increasing white globules-Anti rheumatism and asthma |
Rutaceae | Citrus sinensis | Small tree-White flower with weak smell | Fruit | Diastase-Citric acid-Malic acid | Antiseptic - Mucus producing |
Tamaricaceae | Tamarix gallica | Tree-Narrow and dark green leaf-Dark red branch | Manna-Skin | Scoline-Gallic acid | Constipater-Diuretic -Appetizer |
Umbelliferae | Anethum graveolens | Herbal-White root-Small and yellow flower | Leaf-Fruit | Limonene-Carvon-phellandren | Anti nausea and stomach ache |
Umbelliferae | Apium graveolens | Herbal—Small flower in whitegreen | The whole plant | Apiine-Apiiose | Diuretic-Anti bloating |
Umbelliferae | Carum carvi | Herbal-White pink smallflower | Stem-Leaf-Fruit | Wax-Mucilage-Carvon-Dihydrocarveol | Diuretic-Anti bloating and paroxysm |
Umbelliferae | Coriandrom sativum | Herbal-Full of leaves in green-Big and white flower | Seed | Phellandren-Coriandrol | Diuretic-Anti bloating and paroxysm |
Umbelliferae | Daucus carota | Herbal-Small flower inyellow | Root-Fruit | Limonin | Diuretic-Skin hygiene |
Umbelliferae | Foeniculum vulgare | Herbal-Aromatic - Yellow flower | Root-Leaf-Fruit | Anethol-Estragol-phenone-phellandren | Diuretic-Sedation |
Umbelliferae | Frula gumosa | Stem-Thick Flower inyellow –Leaf with trichome | Plant juice | Cadinen-Cadinol-Umbelliferon | Anti paroxysm and stomachache |
Umbelliferae | Heracleum persicum | Herbal-Aromatic-flowerWhite | Root-Stem-Flower | Butyrate Methylic-Butyrate ethylic-Acetate | Anti-bloating |
Umbelliferae | Petroselinum crispum | Herbal-Small and green flower |
Root-Stem-Flower | Apiiosid-Apiiose-Apiine | Diuretic-CuringShortness of breath andhepatitis |
Umbelliferae | Pimpinella anisum | Herbal-flowerSmallin white | Fruit | Anisic acid-Methyl chavi | bloatingAnti |
Violaceae | Viola odorata | Herbal-Heartlike Leaf-Single violet flower-Frout with trichome | Flower -Leaf-Root-Seed | Violin | Softener-Sweaty_Mucus producing |
Vitaceae | Vitis vinifera | Climber tree –Knotted stem | Plant jouce-Fruit-Leaf | Succilic acid-Vitin-Glucolic acid | Tonic-Constipater-Diuretic-Anti fever blister |
Zygophyllaceae | Peganum harmala | Herbal-Full of green leaves-Big white flower | Seed | Harmin-Harmalin-Harmalol | Sleep cousing-Sweaty-Anti worm |
Zygophyllaceae | Tribulus terrestris | Herbal-Stem with hairs | Root-Fruit Leaf-Seed | Resin-Polyphenol-Arabinose | Tonic- Appetizer- Bladder and kidney stone exertion-Blood pressure reduction |
Table 1: Fars Province important medicinal plants. Spermatophytes Division-Angiosperms. (Subdivision-Dicotyledons Class-Dialypetalaes Subdivision).
Family name | Species name | Major features of Botany | Usable parts | Effective substance | Health benefits |
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Lobiateae | Melissa officinalis | Herbal-Sharp tip leaf-White flower | Shoot-Leaf | Citronel-Citral | Curing paroxysm and dizziness |
Lobiateae | Mentha piperata | Herbal-With rhizome and stolon | Flowering shoot-Leaf | Tannin-Menthol-Isomenthol | Anti bloating |
Lobiateae | Mentha pulegium | Herbal-Cylindrical appereance | Aerial parts of the plant | Pectin-Resin-Pulegiun | Anti bloating - Disinfectant |
Lobiateae | Ocimum basilicum | Herbal-Sharp tip leaf – White flower | Whole of the plant | Estragol-Ocimune | Curing dizziness and nausea and cough |
Lobiateae | Satureia hortensis | Herbal- stem color darker than leaves | Aerial parts of the plant | Citrosol-Ursolic acid | Diuretic-Anti bloating |
Plantaginaceae | Plantago major | Herbal-Nervure Throughout the leaf | Leaf-Root-Seed | mucilage | Dialysis-Curing Diarrhea and asthma |
Plumbaginaceae | Plumbago europaea | Herbal-Leaves aspheric at base, other leaves sharp tip and narrow - Light blue flower | Root | Tannin-Amidone-Plumbagin-Gallic acid | Aperient |
Volerianaceae | Voleriana officinalis | Herbal-Aromatic white pink flower- With Rhizome-plenty of roots | Root-Rhizome | Tannin-Valerinic acid-Valerin | Curing bloating and epilepsy y and paroxysm |
Table 2: Important medicinal plants in Fars province(Spermatophytes Division-Angiosperms Subdivision-Dicotyledons Class-Sympetalaes Subdivision).
Family name | Species name | Major features of Botany | Usable parts | Effective substance | Health benefits |
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Chenopodiaceae | Spinacia oleraceae | Herbal-Triangular leaf | Leaf | Spinacine-Neoxanthin-Violaxanthin | Curing asthma, constipation and rheumatism |
Elaeagnaceae | Elaeagnus angostifolia | Tree- Small flower |
Leaf-Dried fruit | Amino acids | Constipater-Anti fever |
Euphorbiaceae | Euphorbia helioscopia | Herbal- Small red flower |
Root- Seed |
Euphorbon-Euphorbic acid | Aperient |
Fagaceae | Quercus tourn | Tree-Aspheric female flower- hanging male flower | Leaf- Skin- Fruit- Gall |
Tannin-Galotanic acid-Digallic acid | Curing tuberculosis and hemorrhage and rickets |
Juglandaceae | Juglans regia | Tree-Hanging male flower-Vertical female flower | Wood- - Leaf Fruit |
Juglon-Citric acid-Gallic acid-Digallic acid | CuringDiabetes and tuberculosis –Anti worm |
Moraceae | Ficus carica | Tree-Rough leaf | Fruit- Leaf- Latex |
Vitamin C-Betacarotene | Aperient- Anti parasite |
Moraceae | Morus alba | Tree-Light green leaf | Fruit | Resveratrol-Tannin | Laxative - Curing chest pain |
Moraceae | Morus nigra | Tree-Dark green leaf | Fruit- Skin- Root |
Gallic acid-Ellagic acid-Anthocyanin | Anti worm- Curing sore throat |
Platanaceae | Platanus orientalis | Tree-White trunk | Skin- Leaf- Root |
Tannin-phenol | Curing skin rash and voicehoarseness |
Polygonaceae | Rumex acetosa | Herbal-Sharp tip leaf- Small flower | Leaf- Seed-Root |
Remicin | Curing Gingivitis |
Salicaceae | Salix alba | Tree- Silver white leaf-Surface of the leaf with white hairs | Skin | Salicid-Helicin-Salicozid | Anti fever-Anti paroxysm |
Table 3: Important medicinal plants in Fars province (Spermatophytes Division-Angiosperms Subdivision-Dicotyledons Class-Monochlamideaes Subdivision).
Family name | Species name | Major features of Botany | Usable parts | Effective substance | Health benefits |
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Amarylliaceae | Narcissus tazetta | White flower and aromatic- Narrow and long leaf | Bulb | Narcinin-Tazenin | |
Asparagaceae | Asparagus officinalis | Herbal- Squamous leaf –With rhizome | Rhizome-Root | Coniferin-Asparaguse | Curing hepatitis-Diuretic |
Graminaceae | Avena sativa | Herbal- Long fruit | Bud-Seed | Vitamin A-E-B - Betaglucan | Diuretic - Laxative –Wound healing |
Graminaceae | Hordeum vulgare | Herbal- Rough and intermittent leaf | Bud-Seed | Albuminoid –Diastase-Enzyme-Amylose | Anti fever-Diuretic-CuringDiarrhea and nephritis |
Graminaceae | Oryza sativa | Herbal-Annual- Large and narrow leaf | Seed | Amidone-Niacin-Thiamin-Riboflavin | Curing diarrhea and ulcers |
Graminaceae | Secale cereale | Herbal- Rough and wide leaf | Bud-seed | Amidone-Secalose | Laxative-Softener |
Graminaceae | Triticum sp | H-erbal-Annual | Bud-seed | Gluten-Amidone-Cellulose | Curing asthma and inflammation-Anti poison |
Iridaceae | Crocus sativus | Herbal-Hard bulb-violet flower | Stigula -Style | Crocin-Crocetin | Curing toothache |
Iridaceae | Iris florentina | Herbal-With rhizomeLarge , fragrant and white flower | Rhizome | Ascorbic acid-Iridine-Irigenin | Diuretic-Aperient-Curingwhooping cough –Anti worm |
Liliaceae | Allium capa | Herbal | Bulb | Citric acid-Anthocyanin | Antiseptic- Diuretic-Curing diabetes |
Liliaceae | Allium porrum | Herbal- Band and wide leaf | Bulb-Leaf | Hemolysin- Maltase | Curing Indigestion, obesity and joint pain |
Liliaceae | Allium sativum | Herbal- White flower | Bulb | Allyl-Allylpropylle | Disinfectant-Anti worm- Decreasing blood pressure |
Palmaceae | Phonix dactylifera | Tree-Big trunk- Big leaf | Fruit | Mucilage-Glucose | Curing cough and chest pain |
Table 4: important medicinal plant in Fars province(Spermatophytes Division-Angiosperms Subdivision-Monocotyledons Class).
Family name | Species name | Major features of Botany | Usable parts | Effective material | Health benefits |
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Cupressaceae | Cupressus sempervirens | Tree-Very small and triangular leaf-Smooth and red grey trunk | Wood-Fruit | Tannin-Essence | Vasoconstrictor -Curing diarrhea and bleeding . |
Pinaceae | Pinus silvestris | Tree-Fractured and redSkin trunk | Seed-Bud | Coniferylic acid | Curing cough- Diuretic |
Table 5: Important medicinal plants in Fars province(Spermatophytes Division-Gymnosperms Subdivision).