A Review of the Therapeutic Effects of Salvia Species in Iran

The species of the Salvia genus from the mint family (Labiatae) are known as Maryam-Goli and have been used since ancient times due to their medicinal and therapeutic properties. 58 species of this genus have been identified in the country, some of which are native to Iran. According to the many studies that have been done on this plant, the aim of this study is to review the scientific literature on the medicinal and therapeutic effects of salvia species in the fields of biology and medicine in recent two decades. It is recent. For this review research, using the keywords Sage and Salvia, 100 references including one thesis book (under the guidance of the author) and 99 articles (publications and congresses) from Iranian researchers through The databases of Islamic World Science Citation Center (ISC), Scopus and Scientific Information Database (SID) have been prepared and reviewed. Studies have been conducted on compounds and effective substances, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, analgesic and other different uses of the plant. Salvia plant has been used in the treatment of tumors, diabetes, Alzheimer's, anxiety, depression, ischemia, wound healing, liver, kidney, sexual, thyroid, mouth and gum diseases, menstruation, menopausal hot flashes, and its very useful and positive effects are scientifically proven. It has been proved. Due to the presence of antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compounds, Salvia species play a major role in the prevention and treatment of complications caused by oxidative stress and many diseases. Also, due to their cheapness and few side effects, they are considered safe treatments.