Anti- hemorrhoids potential of selected medicinal plants used in treatment of Hemorrhoids: A revie
1 Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Agbani. Nigeria.
2 Departmeny of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of pharmaceutical Sciences, Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Agbani. Nigeria.
3 Department of Medical Biochemistry, College of Medicine, Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Parklane, Enugu Nigeria.
Review Article
GSC Advanced Research and Reviews, 2024, 18(03), 036–042.
Article DOI: 10.30574/gscarr.2024.18.3.0025
Publication history:
Received on 11 December 2024; revised on 28 February 2024; accepted on 01 March 2024
Abstract:
Hemorrhoids (Piles) are an inflammation of blood vessels around the anal canal. When the anal cushions are displaced during defecation, piles are formed. The purpose of this study is to document traditional knowledge and medicinal plants used in pile therapy in Nigeria. This study is to establish the usage of beneficial medicinal herbs to cure hemorrhoids and provides a foundation for future research to identify effective and economical anti-hemorrhoid medications.
Keywords:
Hemorrhoids; Medicinal plants; Pathogenesis; hypervascularization; Treatment
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