Specialists of the Scientific and Technical Research Center of Traditional Medicine at the University of Istanbul have analyzed the effectiveness of herbs that are widely used in folk medicine in north-western Turkish area of Sakarya.
Local villages to tell scientists what exactly they are treated with herbs various ailments and illnesses. Share old recipes herbal.
Plants used to treat infectious diseases, have been tested by experts at the University of antibacterial activity. Altogether 46 wild plant species and 24 plants that are cultivated for centuries by local people.
Most often in folk medicine used Sakarya chamomile, peppermint, rose, mugwort, horsetail, lavender, coltsfoot, nettle, lemon balm, plants of the family сucurbitaceae. There is a widespread use of decoctions and infusions of medicinal herbs fees.
According to researchers, residents of Turkey Sakarya use herbs to treat virtually all diseases. This is mainly infectious diseases (18%), neurological and psychological disorders (13.7%), cardiovascular disease (13%), skin diseases (12.2%), respiratory (10.1%), as well as diseases of ears and teeth .
During the laboratory analysis of traditional medicine experts of the center of Istanbul University studied the antibacterial properties are part of plant essential oils against Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus epidermidis, Escherichia coli and other infectious diseases. The results showed that arnica, datura, geranium and horsetail effective against Staphylococcus epidermidis.
Datura has demonstrated its ability to fight E. coli. For the first time have been laboratory confirmed antibacterial properties of arum, horsetail, geranium, plantain, ragwort and borage. In this research did not end in the near future scientists will explore other medicinal plants.
