The potential of phythotherapy in otorhinolaryngology

Wojciech Domka
David Aebisher
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Zuzanna Bober
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Łukasz Ożóg
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Dorota Bartusik-Aebisher
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Department of Otolaryngology, Medical College of Rzeszów University, Rzeszów, Poland
Department of Photomedicine and Physical Chemistry, Medical College of Rzeszów University, Rzeszów, Poland
Department of Photomedicine and Physical Chemistry, Medical College of University of Rzeszów, Rzeszów, Poland
Department of Photomedicine and Physical Chemistry, Medical College of Rzeszów University, Rzeszów, Poland
Department of Biochemistry and General Chemistry, Medical College of the University of Rzeszow, University of Rzeszow, Rzeszow, Poland
Received: 28 September 2018 / Accepted: 16 October 2018 / Published: 30 December 2018

Abstract

Introduction. The objective of this paper is to review the evidence of the use of herbs in phytotherapy.

Aim. To discuss plant properties and applications in otorhinolaryngology.

Material and methods. We analysed literature and collected information of phythotherapy in otorhinolaryngology.

Results. The databases were searched using various keywords such as phytotherapy, otorhinolaryngology, and herbs such as: echinacea, eucalyptus, garlic, ginkgo, ginseng, kava, pelargonium sidoides, rosemary, spirulina, St John’s wort, and thyme.

Conclusion. Due to the beneficial impact of meicinal plants in medicine there is a growing interest in analytical identification and quantification for clinical medicine and forensic toxicology. 

 

Cite

Domka W, Aebisher D, Bober Z, Ożóg Ł, Bartusik-Aebisher D. The potential of phythotherapy in otorhinolaryngology. Eur J Clin Exp Med. 2018;16(4):359–365. doi: 10.15584/ejcem.2018.4.15

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