Exploring Herbal Antioxidants in Reducing Fever in Children: Insights from Traditional Iranian Medicine and Their Antipyretic Mechanisms

Subject Areas : Journal of Chemical Health Risks

Ali Zolfi Gol ¹ , Mohammad Radvar ^{2 *}

1 - Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
2 - Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran

Received: 2024-07-04 Accepted : 2024-09-17 Published : 2025-09-28

Keywords: Medicinal plants, Fever reduction, Children, Remedy,

Abstract :

Fever is a common symptom of various childhood infectious diseases, ranging from viral and bacterial to fungal and parasitic infections. While traditional medical treatments are effective, there is growing interest in exploring natural alternatives. This review focuses on identifying indigenous medicinal plants from Iran that have demonstrated potential for reducing fever in children. This review synthesized experimental and ethnomedical data from reputable scientific journals, medical texts, and authoritative sources on traditional medicine. The focus was on evaluating the efficacy of indigenous plants in alleviating fever in children. The findings suggest that numerous indigenous plants from Iran possess bioactive compounds, including flavonoids, tannins, and alkaloids. These compounds have demonstrated antipyretic and anti-inflammatory properties. In traditional Iranian medicine, these plants are employed as herbal remedies to reduce fever in children. Indigenous medicinal plants from Iran may offer a promising complementary approach to fever reduction in children. However, further pharmacological studies are warranted to substantiate their therapeutic efficacy. If confirmed, these plants could potentially be integrated into standard treatment protocols.

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