Hajtaleb Medical Complex of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, Bojnurd, Iran Asian Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines 2717-2783 2 Issue 1-2 2019 03 01 Improvement of Niemann Pick (B) Disease: Report of a Case Treated with Iranian Traditional Medicine 1 7 108131 10.22040/atcam.2019.108131 EN Niki Vakili Zahir Traditional Medicine Clinical Trial Research Center, Shahed University, Tehran, Iran. Shabnam Khatami Traditional Medicine Clinical Trial Research Center, Shahed University, Tehran, Iran. Mahnaz Sadeghian Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Ali-Asghar Children’s Hospital, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences (I.U.M.S), Tehran, Iran. Shahrbanoo Nakhaie Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Ali-Asghar Children’s Hospital, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences (I.U.M.S), Tehran, Iran. Seyyedeh Zahra Hosseini Traditional Medicine Clinical Trial Research Center, Shahed University, Tehran, Iran. Mohsen Naseri Traditional Medicine Clinical Trial Research Center, Shahed University, Tehran, Iran. 0000-0001-9239-768X Journal Article 2020 06 07 Background: Niemann-Pick Disease (NPD) is a rare autosomal recessive disorder associated with intracellular deposition of sphingomyelin and cholesterol storage within the lysosome. There are mainly three types of NPD namely types A, B, and C. NPD type B is generally later in onset with a good prognosis for survival into adulthood and usually with no neurological abnormalities. Case Presentation: The patient, male, was born in 35 weeks of pregnancy. Failure to thrive started at around 4 months and the diagnosis of type B Niemann-Pick disease was made approximately at the age of 2 years. Currently, the patient is 10 years old and having undergone 3 years of Traditional Persian Diet, has had obvious improvement in growth and laboratory tests. Conclusion: The NPD is no specific treatment, especially in modern medicine. Considering the significant improvement in the patient’s condition after an appropriate diet and traditional medicines, it seems that traditional medicinal therapies have great results in the treatment of NPD. In this study, we presented an innovation for NPD treatment by the use of a Traditional Persian diet.

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Hajtaleb Medical Complex of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, Bojnurd, Iran Asian Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines 2717-2783 2 Issue 1-2 2019 03 01 Diet-related Improvement of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Based on Iranian Traditional Medicine (Persian Medicine): Case Report 8 15 108132 10.22040/atcam.2019.108132 EN Zahra Gorji Department of Traditional Medicine, Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran Rasool Choopani Department of Traditional Medicine, School of Traditional Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran Mohammad Ebrahim Ghamarchehreh Baqiatallah Research Center for Gastroenterology and liver disease, Baqiatallah University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran Sohrab Dehghan Department of Traditional Medicine, School of Traditional Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran Journal Article 2020 06 07 Background: NAFLD is the most common cause of chronic liver disease worldwide. The recommended therapy is lifestyle modification, which consists of dietary interventions and physical activity. The first line of treatment in Iranian Traditional Medicine (ITM) regardless of the type of disease is following the six essential principles named Setteh-ye- zarourieh, of which diet is the most important. The long process of treating NAFLD requires a comprehensive lifestyle design, which can be suited for the patients. Case Presentation: A 57-year-old woman is a known case of NAFLD (grade II-III) accompanied by Insulin resistance, obesity and abnormal liver function tests (LFT). The accompanied sign and symptoms were heartburn, taste of acid, constipation and moderate weakness. The quality of life assessment was performed with SF-36 questionnaire. Intervention: The patient underwent three months of dietary treatment based on Iranian Traditional Medicine (ITM). Conclusion: Insulin resistance, obesity and LFT levels improved completely in 3 months and grading of fatty liver decreased to I-II. Afterwards the liver improved entirely and remains healthy after 2 years.

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Hajtaleb Medical Complex of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, Bojnurd, Iran Asian Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines 2717-2783 2 Issue 1-2 2019 03 01 Successful Pregnancy by Improving Sperm Parameters Based on Iranian Traditional Medicine (Persian Medicine) – a Case Report 16 22 108133 10.22040/atcam.2019.108133 EN Somaye Mahroozade Assistant Professor, Research Institute for Islamic and Complementary Medicine, School of Persian Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran Elham Akhtari Assistant Professor, Research Institute for Islamic and Complementary Medicine, School of Persian Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran Roshanak Mokaberinejad Department of Traditional Medicine,School of Traditional Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran,Iran. Journal Article 2020 06 07 Background: Treatment of male infertility is an issue in all societies. Abnormalities of sperm parameters constitute almost half of the causes of infertility worldwide. The cause of the disorder is unclear in many cases, and thus male idiopathic infertility is diagnosed for the patient. Medications are usually not very successful in these patients. Therefore, many patients have to resort to assisted reproductive technologies at a high cost. Hence, finding effective therapies for clinicians and researchers is of great value. Case Presentation: The patient is a 34-year-old man with a two-year history of idiopathic infertility. He had used various drugs to improve sperm parameters, none of which was successful. Finally, after 3 months of using an Iranian Traditional Medicine (ITM) product, lobub morakab, the patient had a significant improvement in spermogram parameters and the patient’s spouse became pregnant. Conclusion: ITM offers various treatments and strategies for infertility, one of which is the drug reported in this article. Integrating the rich resources of ITM with assisted reproductive technology can bear good results for patients.

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Hajtaleb Medical Complex of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, Bojnurd, Iran Asian Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines 2717-2783 2 Issue 1-2 2019 03 01 A 12th Century Report of an Adverse Effect of Henna in Iranian Traditional Medicine: Topical Use May Cause Hyperbilirubinemia 23 28 108134 10.22040/atcam.2019.108134 EN Parva Namiranian Department of Traditional Medicine, School of Persian Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran Raefeh Mardi Department of Traditional Medicine, School of Persian Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran Seyede Zahra Emami Razavi Department of physical medicine & rehabilitation, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran Mehrdad Karimi Department of Traditional Medicine, School of Persian Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran Journal Article 2020 06 07 Henna or Lawsonia inermis L. is a plant used for medicinal and cosmetic purposes worldwide. Lawsone is an important chemical ingredient of henna leaves with an oxidizing effect that can cause acute haemolysis in vulnerable individuals including G6PD deficient patients. One of the symptoms of haemolysis is red discoloration of urine. It is thought that this effect of henna has been discovered by modern medicine but there are earlier reports in history of medicine. In fact, investigating traditional medicine books shows that urine color change due to topical use of henna has been mentioned by Aghili Khorasani who is a famous scholar of Iranian Traditional Medicine in the 12th century. In parts of world where unexplained cases of hyperbilirubinemia and G6PD deficiency are more frequent, cutaneous application of henna has the potential to initiate oxidative haemolysis, which may present as red discoloration of urine. Since henna is widely used in different joyful events and also as a home remedy for minor problems, this effect should be considered..

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Hajtaleb Medical Complex of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, Bojnurd, Iran Asian Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines 2717-2783 2 Issue 1-2 2019 03 01 Treatment of Umbilical Pilonidal Sinus Based on Persian Medicine Principles: A Case Report 29 35 108135 10.22040/atcam.2019.108135 EN Somayyeh Khalilzadeh Department of Traditional Medicine, School of Persian Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran 0000-0002-6865-9456 Journal Article 2020 06 07 Background: Umbilical pilonidal sinus (UPS) is caused by penetration of hair into the skin in the umbilical area. Patients may be asymptomatic at first and gradually present with pain, bleeding, pruritus, extravasations, periumbilical dermatitis, and granulation tissue. The standard treatment is surgery, which is aggressive with risk of various complications. Since there is no definite treatment for this disease, and considering the many side effects and complications of treatment options, and also the trend to use alternative and complementary medicine, this case study made an attempt to use Iranian Traditional Medicine (ITM) to treat umbilical pilonidal sinus. Case Presentation: The patient was a 37-year-old man who presented with extravasation, redness, swelling, and stinging in the umbilical area. The patient had visited a surgeon, where he was advised to undergo surgery. The patient consented to using ITM for treatment and was prescribed Mamraghan poultice with which he was cured after two days of use. Conclusion: Iranian Traditional Medicine uses various topical treatments to treat ulcers. We used a poultice recommended in PM references to heal and cure UPS.

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Hajtaleb Medical Complex of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, Bojnurd, Iran Asian Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines 2717-2783 2 Issue 1-2 2019 03 01 Effect of Myrtle Syrup on Refractory Pediatric Gastroesophageal Reflux in an Eight-Year-Old Boy: A Case Report 36 40 108136 10.22040/atcam.2019.108136 EN Mehdi Salehi Department of Traditional Medicine,Traditional and Complementary Medicine Research Center (TCMRC), School of Medicine, Arak University of Medical Sciences, Arak, Iran Kambiz Eftekhari Pediatric Gastroenterology and Hepatology Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran Fereshteh Ghorat Traditional and Complementary Medicine Research Center, Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences, Sabzevar, Iran. Mehrdad Karimi Department of Traditional Medicine, School of Persian Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran Journal Article 2020 06 07 Background: Gastroesophageal reflux (GER) is the most common disorder of childhood. GER can continue to older ages, reducing quality of life. Unfortunately, therapeutic interventions treatments are not always successful. It is the first report of pediatric GERD treatment in Iranian Traditional Medicine (ITM). Case Presentation: An 8-year-old boy with recurrent GER and chronic abdominal pain was referred to a Traditional Medicine clinic. The child had suffered from severe irritability and recurrent regurgitation since infancy. Endoscopy was performed in the second year of life and severe esophagitis found. He was treated with oral omeprazole (1 mg/kg/day divided in 2 doses). After a month, abdominal pain and irritability continued. His problems remained until the age of five despite use of medication. Gastrointestinal bleeding (GIB) occurred in December 2013. In that month he was hospitalized twice times. In February 2014, he was admitted to the clinic of traditional medicine, due to poor feeding and abdominal pain. He was diagnosed with GER and stomach weakness. Myrtus communis (Myrtle) syrup 2.5 cc three times daily and quince jam for breakfast were prescribed. Abdominal pain improved after two months of treatment and within 2 years of follow-up his general condition was excellent. During this time there were no signs or symptoms of reflux recurrence. Conclusion: Myrtle is useful in reducing edema, and strengthening the stomach and gastrointestinal tract. The effect of “quince” in the treatment of GERD is similar to omeprazole, while it also has other properties such as strengthening the LES. These fruits overcome the most common mechanisms of GER and have a direct role in the patient’s improvement.

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Hajtaleb Medical Complex of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, Bojnurd, Iran Asian Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines 2717-2783 2 Issue 1-2 2019 03 01 A Report of the Second International Congress on the History of Medicine in Iran and Islam 41 48 108137 10.22040/atcam.2019.108137 EN Parva Namiranian Department of Traditional Medicine, School of Persian Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran Journal Article 2020 06 07 Tehran hosted the Second Congress on the History of Medicine in Iran and Islam. This international congress was held from 26th to 29th November 2019. Also, there were post congress events in Shiraz city from 29th November to 1st December. The previous congress (the first international Congress on the History of Medicine in Iran and Islam) had been held in 1992 with about 220 participants from different parts of the world. During the four congress days in Tehran, several keynote speakers from various countries made speeches and researchers presented their conference posters. The main topics of the congress were Persian medicine, history of medicine in ancient Persia and history of medicine in Islamic golden era. https://www.ajtcam.ir/article_108137_b2a58f7cf7be89795ef5b274161107fa.pdf