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Zarei A, Shariati M, Shekar Forosh S, Ashtiyani S, Rasekh F. The effect of Physalis alkekengi extract on the physiologic function of organ tissues: A mini-review. J Arak Uni Med Sci 2012; 15 (7) :94-104
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The effect of Physalis alkekengi extract on the physiologic function of organ tissues: A mini-review
1- Islamic Azad University of Damghan, Damghan, Iran
2- Islamic Azad University of Kazerun, Kazerun, Iran
3- , Islamic Azad University of Arsanjan, Arsanjan, Iran
4- Arak University of Medical Sciences, Arak, Iran ,ashtiyani@sums.ac.ir
5- Payame Noor University, Iran
2- Islamic Azad University of Kazerun, Kazerun, Iran
3- , Islamic Azad University of Arsanjan, Arsanjan, Iran
4- Arak University of Medical Sciences, Arak, Iran ,
5- Payame Noor University, Iran
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Background:Noticing the side effects associated with chemical drugs, using natural medicinal plants has gained more prominence recently. Physalis alkekengi extract is a medicinal plant belonging to Solanaceae family which similar to most drugs used in traditional medicine, despite possessing a multitude of medicinal properties, has not received sufficient attention. The aim of the present study was to briefly review the effects of Physalis alkekengi extract on the concentration of thyroid hormones, blood cholesterol, some plasma biochemical factors, liver function, immune system, and sexual hormones. Due to the extensive usage of Physalis alkekengi extract in traditional medicine, determining its advantages and possible side effects is of great physiologic and pharmacologic significance. Physalis alkekengi extract due to the presence of such effective substances as alkaloids, lycopene, glucocorticoids, alcoholic agents, and a large amount of vitamin C as well as antioxidant properties can play a significant role in changes in body homeostasis. This study dealt with the function and effect of Physalis alkekengi extract on different body organs through using proper keywords and extensive online search through electronic databases and credible sources. The results of this mini-review showed that Physalis alkekengi extract can bring about various significant changes in different body organs that have not been properly recognized. Therefore, further and more extensive studies should be done on this plant.
Keywords: Blood cholesterol, Immune system, Liver, Physalis alkekengi, Plasma proteins, Sexual Hormones, Thyroid
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