Narrative review highlights medicinal plants for managing autism symptoms in the context of Iranian Traditional Medicine, suggesting their potential therapeutic roles.
Key Points
This review aims to explore the role of medicinal plants in the management of autism symptoms through the lens of Iranian Traditional Medicine.
Conducted a narrative review utilizing canonical Iranian Traditional Medicine texts and modern scientific databases including PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar.
Identified and synthesized information on various medicinal plants traditionally used to address autism-related symptoms.
Highlighted prominent plants like Melissa officinalis and Crocus sativus known for calming effects and cognitive enhancements.
Plants are believed to improve brain function by enhancing memory, reducing anxiety, and controlling neuroinflammation through various mechanisms.