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Insight in some herbals and herbal combinations used by Saudi females for improving fertility and enhance pregnancy

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Last updated: 22 Jan 2023

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Ethnopharmacology

Abstract

Delayed pregnancy is one of the main problems that may threaten the relationship between married people especially in Arab region. Finding a cure for this problem started after a period of time after the marriage without pregnancy. In some cases, herbs from tradition can be used in order to promote fertility and stimulate pregnancy. There are limited data for herbal remedies used by women in KSA that is concerned with pregnancy. This study was aimed at determining the prevalence rate and kind of herbal remedies used among female culture. First, a pre-structured questionnaire was administered among 430 Saudi females which revealed that 25% of them have used traditional herbals as a tool for enhancing the fertility. Then asking apothecary and dealers in that field, collecting samples and data were recorded. Finally, investigating the data collected in attempts to evaluate the efficacy and safety of such herbs and herbal mixtures. Rose of Jericho, Juniper, Myrrh, Black cumin and garden cress were the most commonly used remedies recorded from respondents. This study focuses on possible warning and precaution. Recommendations were suggested to control any hazards

DOI

10.21608/rpbs.2019.11635.1028

Keywords

Herbals, Saudi, Females, fertility, Pregnancy

Authors

First Name

Hala

Last Name

Zaatout

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Affiliation

Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt

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halamsan@hotmail.com

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0000-0002-7702-9464

Volume

3

Article Issue

1

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5173

Issue Date

2019-03-01

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2019-04-07

Publish Date

2019-03-01

Page Start

44

Page End

48

Print ISSN

2536-9857

Online ISSN

2535-2091

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7

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Original Article

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532

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Journal

Publication Title

Records of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences

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https://rpbs.journals.ekb.eg/

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22 Jan 2023