Chemistry, Pharmacology and Medicinal Property of Camphor (Cinnamomum Camphora) Traditional Remedy with the History of Treating Several Diseases

Soheila Hamidpour; Mohsen Hamidpour; Mina Shahlari; Dr. Dr. Rafie Hamidpour

Authors

Soheila Hamidpour
Mohsen Hamidpour
Mina Shahlari
Dr. Dr. Rafie Hamidpour

Keywords:

sage (salvia species), traditional remedies, pharmacological property

Abstract

Sage (Salvia) species is known as the Functional Novel Natural Medicine, Salvia Extract are considered important for drug development, because they are reported to have Pharmacological activity in the Asia, Middle East especially China and India. For a long time Salvia has been used in traditional medicine for the relief of pain, protecting the body against oxidative stress, free radical damages, angiogenesis, inflammation, bacterial and virus infection, etc. Several studies suggest that sage might potentially provide novel natural treatments for the relief or cure of many serious and life threatening diseases in addition to treating minor common illnesses such as depression, dementia, obesity, diabetes, lupus, heart disease and cancer. This plant is used as Medicine in Asia, Africa, Middle East, South America, and some Countries in Europe. This article presents comprehensive analysis information on botanical, chemical and Pharmacological aspect of Sage (Saliva).

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Chemistry, Pharmacology and Medicinal Property of Camphor (Cinnamomum Camphora) Traditional Remedy with the History of Treating Several Diseases. (2013). Global Journal of Medical Research, 13(30), 1-5. https://medicalresearchjournal.org/index.php/GJMR/article/view/

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Author Biographies

Soheila Hamidpour

Dr. Rafie Hamidpour is a distinguished researcher and professor in the field of biomedical sciences, with a particular focus on the chemistry, pharmacology, and medicinal properties of natural compounds. He earned his PhD in Biomedical Sciences from the University of Bradford in 2003 and holds a doctorate in Biomedical/Bioscience from the University of Central Missouri. Dr. Hamidpour has served as a Professor at Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, School of Allied Medical Sciences, in the Department of Hematology and Blood Banking from 1990 to 2024. He is the founder and lead researcher at Pars Bioscience LLC, a research center based in Leawood, Kansas, where he investigates traditional remedies and their modern phytotherapeutic applications. His notable works include comprehensive studies on the medicinal properties of camphor, sage, frankincense, and Rhodiola rosea, exploring their potential in treating a wide range of diseases from cancer to metabolic disorders. With over 45 publications and more than 1,100 citations, Dr. Hamidpour's research bridges traditional knowledge with contemporary scientific validation, contributing significantly to the field of phytotherapy and drug targeting in cancer.

Dr. Dr. Rafie Hamidpour

Dr. Rafie Hamidpour is a distinguished researcher and professor in the field of biomedical sciences, with a particular focus on the chemistry, pharmacology, and medicinal properties of natural compounds. He earned his PhD in Biomedical Sciences from the University of Bradford in 2003 and holds a doctorate in Biomedical/Bioscience from the University of Central Missouri. Dr. Hamidpour has served as a Professor at Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, School of Allied Medical Sciences, in the Department of Hematology and Blood Banking from 1990 to 2024. He is the founder and lead researcher at Pars Bioscience LLC, a research center based in Leawood, Kansas, where he investigates traditional remedies and their modern phytotherapeutic applications. His notable works include comprehensive studies on the medicinal properties of camphor, sage, frankincense, and Rhodiola rosea, exploring their potential in treating a wide range of diseases from cancer to metabolic disorders. With over 45 publications and more than 1,100 citations, Dr. Hamidpour's research bridges traditional knowledge with contemporary scientific validation, contributing significantly to the field of phytotherapy and drug targeting in cancer.

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