CURRICULUM VITAE

MEHDI PASALAR, M.D., MPH, PhD.

POST- DOCTORAL TRAINING:

Medicine, 1996-2003

Fasa University of Medical Sciences,

Fasa, Iran

Master in Public Health (MPH), 2007-2009

College of Health & Nutrition

Shiraz University of Medical Sciences

Shiraz, Iran

PhD in Traditional Persian Medicine (TPM), 2010-2014

Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences

Tehran, Iran

ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS:

Assistant Professor, 2015- present

Research Center for Traditional Persian Medicine and History of Medicine

Shiraz University of Medical Sciences

Shiraz, Iran

Member, Health Policy Research Center 2010- Present

Shiraz University of Medical Sciences Shiraz, Iran

Member, Burn Research Center

2007- Present

Shiraz University of Medical Sciences Shiraz, Iran

PRESENTATIONS:

1. Survey of Epidemiology, Sings, Symptoms and Survival of Childhood Neuroblastoma during Ten Years. New Aspects in Pediatric Malignant Solid Tumors, Mashhad, Iran, September 10-11, 2003.

2. An Evaluation of Common Visual Disorders in Primary School Children in Fassa City. The Fourth National Congress of Health & Activity, Tehran, Iran, January 12-14, 2004.

3. Male Circumcision Challenges (Comparison of Ethical Aspects Circumcision in Islam and Other Religions). 1th International Congress on Medical Ethics, Tehran, Iran, April 18-20, 2008.

4. Traditional Iranian Medicine in the Field of Midwifery. 16th congress of Iranian Society for Reproductive Medicine, Shiraz, Iran, March 3-5, 2010.

5. A Glance on a Traditional Iranian Treasure: Do We Have Anything to Say about Epilepsy? 7th International Congress on Epilepsy, Tehran, Iran, October 23-25, 2010.

6. Is it Time to Fade Medical Instruments Role in Diagnosis; Pulse in Ibn Sina’s View. 5th Meddle East Cardiovascular Congress & 2nd CRF symposium, Kish, Iran, February 23-25, 2011.

7. Medical Ethics in “Kholasat-al-Hekmat” Book; One of Traditional Iranian Medicine Resources. International Congress on Medical Ethics, Kish, Iran, February 22-23, 2011.

8. The Effect of Fumaria parviflora. L Hydro-alcoholic Extract on Chronic Hand Eczema. 1st Congress on Medicinal Plants. Sari, Iran, March 2-3, 2011.

9. Affiliation to Traditional Persian Medicine, a Local Approach for Decreasing Antimicrobial Resistance. Congress on Resistance to Antibiotics, a Global Treat. Shiraz, Iran, May 12, 2011.

10. Epidemiologic Evaluation of Burn Patients Admitted in Ghotbedin Hospital in 2006 and 2008. The First International Tehran Burn Congress, Tehran, Iran, March 7-9, 2012.

11. Nutraceuticals; Traditional Iranian Medicine Approach for Healthy Heart. 6th Meddle East Cardiovascular Congress 4th International Congress of Cardiovascular Imaging, Dubai, UAE, January 24-27, 2012.

12. Tendency to Traditional Iranian Medicine, a Native Approach in Decreasing Antimicrobial Resistance. Antimicrobial Resistance Congress. Shiraz, Iran, May 5, 2012.

13. Healthy Eating and Drinking in Holly Quran. 1st Congress on Islam and Medicine. Shiraz, Iran, January 17-18, 2013.

14. The Preventive Effect of Traditional Persian Medicine Plants on Iranian Hajj Pilgrims. 1st International Congress on Hajj Medicine. Tehran, Iran, June 12-14, 2013.

15. Epidemiology of Burns in Pregnancy; Maternal and Fetal Outcomes. The 2nd International Tehran Burn Congress, Tehran, Iran, February 10-12, 2014.

16. Herbal Carminative Medicines As Viewed By Hakim Aghili Shirazi in Makhzan-Al-Advieh. 6th International Congress of International Society of History of Medicine on Islamic Medicine. Van, Turkey, September 23-26, 2014.

17. “Al-Teyseer fi Al-modavat va Al-Tadbir”; a Book by Father of Experimental Medicine. 6th International Congress of International Society of History of Medicine on Islamic Medicine. Van, Turkey, September 23-26, 2014.

18. Preventive Care for Gastrointestinal Disorders in the Mirror of Traditional Persian Medicine. The 1st International Congress on Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Mashhad, Iran, October 5-7, 2015.

19. Herbs as antifungal agents; an example derived from traditional Persian medicine. The 2nd International and 4th Iranian Congress in Medical Mycology: From Bench to Bed. Shiraz, Iran, November 18-20, 2015.

20. Overfeeding; from Prophet’s Manner to Modern Medicine. The Second International Conference on Holly Profet Mohammad's Tradition (sireye Nabavi) in Medicine and the Second International Student Conference. Shiraz, Iran, December 22-25, 2015.

21. Efficacy of a Traditional Persian Medicine Beverage, jollab, in Reducing the Symptoms of Functional Dyspepsia. 3rd International Conference on Advances in Environment, Agriculture and Medical Sciences. Dubai, UAE, January 22-23, 2016.

22. Anise Oil, a Promising Agent for the Power of Libido. 3rd International Conference on Advances in Environment, Agriculture and Medical Sciences. Dubai, UAE, January 12-13, 2016.

23. A Survey on Consent Forms in Clinical Researches with Natural Products at Shiraz University of Medical Sciences in 1394. 4th Iranian Medical Ethics Congress. Tehran, Iran, January 26-29, 2016.

24. A traditional Persian medicine beverage could improve quality of life in dyspeptic patients. 9th Joint Natural Products Conference. Copenhagen, Denmark, 24-27 July, 2016.

25. Prevention of epilepsy from the viewpoint of Traditional Persian Medicine. 9th European Congress for Integrative Medicine. Budapest, Hungary, 09-11 September, 2016.

26. Preventive effect of a Persian formula in stomatitis in leukemic children. 1st International Clinical Oncology Congress and 11th Iranian Annual Clinical Oncology Congress. Tehran, Iran, 09-11 November, 2016.

27. The effect of nutrition education based on Persian medicine on reducing flushing in breast cancer patients. 1st International Clinical Oncology Congress and 11th Iranian Annual Clinical Oncology Congress. Tehran, Iran, 09-11 November, 2016.

28. Quality of Life and Anise Oil; a Promising Effect Based on Traditional Persian Medicine Principles. 10th European Congress for Integrative Medicine and 12th International Congress on Complementary Medicine Research. Berlin, Germany, 03-05 May, 2017.

29. The therapeutic effects of fennel in Traditional Persian Medicine: a review. 10th European Congress for Integrative Medicine and 12th International Congress on Complementary Medicine Research. Berlin, Germany, 03-05 May, 2017.

30. Tinnitus, treatment from the viewpoint of Traditional Persian Medicine. 10th European Congress for Integrative Medicine and 12th International Congress on Complementary Medicine Research. Berlin, Germany, 03-05 May, 2017.

31. A New Dosage Form of Licorice Based on Traditional Persian Medicine for Cough. 65th Annual Meeting of the Society for Medicinal Plant and Natural Products Research. Basel, Switzerland, 3-7 July, 2017.

32. Insights of traditional Persian medicine to polycystic ovary syndrome and its management. 65th Annual Meeting of the Society for Medicinal Plant and Natural Products Research. Basel, Switzerland, 3-7 July, 2017.

33. A Glance on Medical Ethics in Persian Medicine. 5th Iranian National Medical Ethics Congress. Gorgan, Iran, 22-24 November, 2017.

34. Risk Factors for Breast Cancer in Low Socioeconomic Women; a Screening Population-based Study. 13th International Breast Cancer Congress. Tehran, Iran, 14-16 February, 2018.

35. Healthy Heart with Quotidian Foods; Persian Medicine Perspective. Scientific Congress on Plant-based Nutrition as Medicine (VegMed 2018). Berlin, Germany, 20-22 April, 2018.

36. Effectiveness of vegetarian diet in treatment of nonalcoholic Fatty liver disease in Persian and Modern Medicine. Scientific Congress on Plant-based Nutrition as Medicine (VegMed 2018). Berlin, Germany, 20-22 April, 2018.

37. A Preliminary Study on Rosa damascena Mill L. Oil in Ulcerative Colitis Patients. 14th International Congress on Complementary Medicine Research. Brisbane, Australia, 7-10 May, 2019.

38. Is Citrus aurantifulia effective in common cold? An experience among Iranian Hajj pilgrims. 67th annual Meeting of the Society for Medicinal Plant and Natural Product Research (GA). Innsbruck, Austria, 1-5 September, 2019.

39. A new Look on Breastfeeding and Natural Products in Persian Medicine. 12th European Congress for Integrative Medicine. Barcelona, Spain, 13-15 September, 2019.

40. Shilajit; a Traditional Persian Medicine Remedy for Bone Union? 13th European Congress for Integrative Medicine. London, UK, 4-7 November, 2021.

41. A systematic review of herbal remedies for functional dyspepsia. 9th Asian Postgraduate Course on Neurogastroenterology & Motility (APNM 2022). Incheon, Korea, 1-2 April, 2022.

42. A Clinical Feasibility Study of Celery and Ajwain for Removing Functional Dyspepsia Symptoms. 10th Asian Postgraduate Course on Neurogastroenterology & Motility (APNM 2023). Jeju, Korea, 31-1 March/April, 2023.

43. A Randomized Placebo-controlled Study: Evaluating a Persian Medicine Formula for Removing Hot Flashes amongst Patients with Breast Cancer. 2nd World Congress on Integrative medicine & Health and 18th International Congress on Complementary Medicine Research. Rome, Italy, 20-23 September, 2023.

PUBLICATIONS:

1. Pasalar M, Mojarrab S, Rasekhi AR, Afrasiabi AR, Yazdanpanah F, Karimi M. Childhood Neuroblastoma: A 10 Year Study (1991-2001). J Med Research 2003; 4(1): 25-33 (in Persian).

2. Owji N, Pasalar M, Fazel M, Nekoi F, Owji N. An Evaluation of Common Visual Disorders in Primary School Children in Fassa City. Armaghan Danesh J 2005; 36: 17-24 (in Persian).

3. Karimi M, Rahmani S, Ardeshiri R, Rahman Attar A, Pasalar M. Cost of care in Iranian hemophilic patients. Iran Red Crescent Med J 2007; 9(3):154-157.

4. Kashef S, Karimi M, Amirghofran Z, Ayatollahi M, Pasalar M, Ghaedian MM, Kashef MA. Antiphospholipid antibodies and hepatitis C virus infection in Iranian thalassemia major patients. Int Jnl Lab Hem 2008, 30, 11-16.

5. Karimi M, Rahmani S, Ardeshiri R, Pasalar M. Health status in Iranian haemophilic patients. Haemophilia 2008; 14, 615–617.

6. Mehrabani D, Pasalar M, Afrasiabi AR, Mehravar Z, Reyhani I, Hamidi R, Karimi M. Frequency of Thalassemia, Iron and Glucose-6Phosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency Among Turkish Migrating Nomad Children in Southern Iran. Acta Medica Iranica 2009; 47(1): 20-24.

7. Mehrabani D, Karimi M, Pasalar M, Afrasiabi AR, Mehravar Z, Reyhani I, Hamidi R. Thalassemia, Iron Deficiency Anemia and Glucose 6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency in Lor Migrating Nomad Children, Southern Iran. Iran Red Crescent Med J 2010; 12(4):441-445.

8. Haji Rajabi R, Pasalar M, Bagheri MH, Rouhani Z. Torsion of Wandering Spleen and Resulting Rupture of Splenic Hilum with Whorled Sign in CT: A Case Report. Iran Red Crescent Med J 2010; 12(6):1-3.

9. Jowkar F, Jamshidzadeh A, Mirzadeh Yazdi A, Pasalar M. The effects of fumaria parviflora L extract on chronic hand eczema: a randomized double-blind placebo controlled clinical trial. Iran Red Crescent Med J 2011 Nov;13(11):824-8.

10. Tabei SZ, Pasalar M, Kiani M. Ethics in Kholase-alhekmat book. J Ethics His Med 2011, 4(4): 22-30.

11. Pasalar M, Lankarani KB, Mehrabani D, Tolide-ie HR, Naseri M. The Effect of Descureania Sophia L. and Prunus Domestica L. in Prevention of Constipation among Iranian Hajj Pilgrims, Saudi Arabia. Res J Pharm Biol Chem Sci 2013, 4(2):1195-204.

12. Pasalar M, Rajaeefard AR, Mohammadi AA, Neghab M, Tolide-ie HR. Epidemiology of Burns During Pregnancy in Southern Iran: Effect on Maternal and Fetal Outcomes. World Appl Sci J 2013, 28 (2): 153-158.

13. Pasalar M. Promotion of traditional Persian medicine; a neglected necessity. Arch Iran Med 2014 Aug;17(8):593-4.

14. Jahed H, Soltanifar F, Pasalar M. The Survey on Manuscript of Ibn Zohr (Avenzoar) According to Medical Ideas of “Al-Teyseer fi Al-modavat va Al-Tadbir” Book. J Med His 2014, 6(17):8-15 (in Persian).

15. Pasalar M, Mehrabani D, Karimi M, Afrasiabi AR, Mehravar Z, Reyhani I, Hamidi R. Prevalence of Thalassemia, Iron Deficiency Anemia and Glucose 6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency in Arab Migrating Nomad Children, Southern Iran. East Mediterr Health J 2014, 20(12): 26-34.

16. Pasalar M, Lankarani KB. Prunes for Treatment of Constipation. Aliment Pharmacol Ther 2014, 40(12):432-3.

17. Pasalar M, choopani R, Mosaddegh M, Kamalinejad M, Mohagheghzadeh A, Fattahi MR, Zarshenas MM, Jafari P, Lankarani KB. Efficacy of Jollab in the Treatment of Depression in Dyspeptic Patients, A Randomized Double-Blind Controlled Trial. J Evid Based Complementary Alt Med 2015, 1(2):30-8.

18. Pasalar M, Mosaffa-Jahromi M, Hadavand MB. Economic Considerations in Traditional Persian Medicine; Facts and Fictions. Int J Healthcare Insurance Equity 2015, 1: 23-27.

19. Pasalar M, Choopani R, Mosaddegh M, Kamalinejad M, Mohagheghzadeh A, Fattahi MR, Ghanizadeh A, Lankarani KB. Efficacy and Safety of Jollab in Treatment of Functional Dyspepsia: A randomized Double-blind Placebo-controlled Clinical Trial. Explore (NY) 2015, 11(3): 199-207.

20. Pasalar M, Lankarani KB. Herbal Medicines, a Prominent Component in Complementary and Alternative Medicine Use in Gastrointestinal Field. Am J Gastro 2015, 110(6): 935.

21. Mosaffa-Jahromi M, Pasalar M, Afsharypuor S, Choopani R, Mosaddegh R, Kamalinejad M, Mohagheghzadeh A, Tamaddon AM, Lankarani KB. Preventive Care for Gastrointestinal Disorders; Role of Herbal Medicines in Traditional Persian Medicine. Jondishapur J Nat Pharma Product 2015, 10(4): e21029.

22. Pasalar M, Firouzmandi M, Saberifiroozi M. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease and Dental Erosion Correlation; A New Theory from Ancient Time. Rev Esp Enferm Dig 2015, 107(7): 462-463.

23. Pasalar M, Lankarani KB. Considering traditional and folklore medicine in regional health systems. East Mediterr Health J 2015, 21 (5): 359.

24. Al Bedah AM, Pasalar M. Jollab, a well‐known traditional beverage as a remedy for functional dyspepsia. Focus Altern Complement Ther 2015, 20 (3-4): 178-179.

25. Pasalar M, Nimrouzi M, Choopani R, Mosaddegh M, Kamalinejad M, Mohagheghzadeh A, Lankarani KB. Functional dyspepsia: A new approach from traditional Persian medicine. Avicenna J Phytomed 2016, 6(2): 165-174.

26. Nikkhajoei M, Choopani R, Tansaz M, Heydarirad G, Hashem-Dabaghian F, Sahranavard S, Saberifiroozi M, Pasalar M. Herbal Medicines Used in Treatment of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: A Mini-Review. Galen Med J 2016, 5(3): 107-113.

27. Heydarirad G, Choopani R, Pasalar M, Jafari JM. Medical Mucilage Used in Traditional Persian Medicine Practice. Iran J Med Sci 2016, 41(3 Suppl):S41.

28. Feyzabadi Z, Pasalar M. Analysis of Almond-Violet Oil by Gas Chromatography (A Traditional Formula). Iran J Med Sci 2016, 41(3 Suppl):S2.

29. Pasalar M, Akrami R. Excessive Attention to Major Complications in Frequent Dialysis: A Misleading Point for Patients' Quality of Life? Ther Apher Dial 2016, 20(5):537-538.

30. Pasalar M, Choopani R, Rezaeizadeh H, Ranjbar M, Lankarani KB. A traditional Persian medicine beverage could improve quality of life in dyspeptic patients. Planta Med 2016, 82 (S 01): 1008.

31. Pasalar M, Mosaffa-Jahromi M, Lankarani KB. Toward Food Therapy for Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Am J Gastroenterol 2016, 111(10):1499-1500.

32. Mosaffa-Jahromi M, Lankarani KB, Pasalar M, Afsharypuor S, Tamaddon AM. Efficacy and safety of enteric coated capsules of anise oil to treat irritable bowel syndrome. J Ethnopharmacol 2016, 24(194):937-946.

33. Pasalar M, Rezaeizadeh H, Ranjbar M, Heydari M, Tavakoli A. Prevention of epilepsy from the viewpoint of Traditional Persian Medicine. Eur J Integr Med 2016, 8 (S1): 59.

34. Mosaffa-Jahromi M, Tamaddon AM, Afsharypuor S, Salehi AR, Seradj SH, Pasalar M, Jafari P, Lankarani KB. Effectiveness of Anise Oil for Treatment of Mild to Moderate Depression in Patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome, A Randomized Active and Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial. J Evid Based Complementary Alt Med 2017, 22(1):41-46.

35. Pasalar M, Nimrouzi M. Role of dietary and lifestyle modifications in reflex epilepsy based on traditional Persian medicine. J Integr Med 2017, 15(1):8-10.

36. Hosseinkhani A, Asadi N, Pasalar M, Zarshenas MM. Traditional Persian Medicine and management of metabolic dysfunction in polycystic ovary syndrome. J Tradit Complement Med 2017, 6;8(1):17-23.

37. Bordbar M, Pasalar M, Safaei S, Kamfiroozi R, Zareifar S, Zekavat O, Haghpanah S. Complementary and alternative medicine use in thalassemia patients in Shiraz, southern Iran: A cross-sectional study. J Tradit Complement Med 2017, 8(1):141-146.

38. Bordbar M, Pasalar M, Aresehiri R, Haghpanah S, Zareifar S, Amirmoezi F. A cross-sectional study of complementary and alternative medicine use in patients with coagulation disorders in Southern Iran. J Integr Med 2017, 15(5):359-364.

39. Manouchehrian M, Shakiba M, Shariat M, Kamalinejad M, Pasalar M, Jafarian AA, Lotfi MH, Keighobady N. Efficacy of Maternal Chicory Aroma Water Consumption for Neonatal Jaundice: A Randomized Single-Blind Clinical Trial. Galen Med J 2017, 6(4):312-318.

40. Pasalar M, Ghaemi H, Mosaffa-Jahromi M, Masoompour SM. A New Dosage Form of Licorice Based on Traditional Persian Medicine for Cough. Planta Med 2017, 4 (S 01): 209.

41. Hosseinkhani A, Asadi N, Pasalar M, Zarshenas MM. Insights of traditional Persian medicine to polycystic ovary syndrome and its management. Planta Med 2017, 4 (S 01): 211.

42. Hosseinkhani A, Lankarani KB, Mohagheghzadeh A, Long C, Pasalar M. An Evidence-based Review of Medicinal Herbs for the Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). Curr Drug Discov Technol 2018, 15(4):305-314.

43. Hosseinkhani A, Tabatabaei F, Mosaffa-Jahromi M, Pasalar M. Urinary Bladder Stone Passing Using a Persian Herbal Recipe. J Evid Based Integr Med 2018, 23:2515690X18765715.

44. Parvizi MM, Nimrouzi M, Pasalar M, Salehi A, Hajimonfarednejad M, Amini F, Mousavi Shirazi R, Rezaie P. Association Between Personality Types and Temperament (Mizaj) Based on Persian Medicine Chart. Shiraz E-med J 2018, 19(12): e68950.

45. Heydarirad G, Choopani R, Pasalar M, Parvizi MM, Hajian P, Mirzaei HR. The Effect of a Chickpea-Based Persian Diet on Cancer-Related Fatigue in Breast Cancer Patients: A Semi-Experimental Study. Complement Med Res. 2019, 26(6): 390-397.

46. Tavakoli A, Shirzad M, Taghavi A, Fattahi MR, Ahmadian-Attari MM, Mohammad Taghizadeh L, Rostami Chaijan M, Sedigh Rahimabadi M, Akrami R, Pasalar M. Efficacy of Rose Oil Soft Capsules on Clinical Outcomes in Ulcerative Colitis: A Pilot Randomized, Double-Blinded, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial. Galen Med J 2019, e1307.

47. Mehrabani D, Zabeti M, Vahdati A, Pasalar M, Rabiee M, Masoumi SJ. The Effect of Aqueous Extract of Berberis Vulgaris on Fetal Height and Weight during Pregnancy. Int J Nutr Sci 2019, 4 (2): 83-87.

48. Koeppen D, Aurich M, Pasalar M, Rampp T. Medicinal leech therapy in venous congestion and various ulcer forms: Perspectives of Western, Persian and Indian medicine. J Tradit Complement Med 2019, 10(2): 104-109.

49. Pasalar M, Shirzad M, Tavakoli A, Ahmadian-Attari MM, Mohammad Taghizadeh L. A Preliminary Study on Rosa damascena Mill L. Oil in Ulcerative Colitis Patients. Adv Integr Med, 2020: S36-S37.

50. Mehrabani D, Mehrmand Z, Vahdati A, Pasalar M, Rabiee M, Masoumi SJ. The Effect of Aquous Extract of Cariandrum Sativum on Fetal Weight and Height in Pregnant Mice. Int J Nutr Sci 2019, 4 (3): 137-141.

51. Pasalar M, Mosavat SH, Molavi Vardanjani H, Keshavarz M, Mosaffa-Jahromi M, Owji SH, Lankarani KB. Preventive Efficacy of Dried Lime (Citrus aurantifulia) in Common Cold Among Hajj Pilgrims: A Randomized, Double-Blinded, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial. Galen Med J 2020: e1462.

52. Ghaemi H, Masoompour SM, Afsharypuor S, Mosaffa-Jahromi M, Pasalar M, Ahmadi F, Niknahad H. The effectiveness of a traditional Persian medicine preparation in the treatment of chronic cough: A randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled clinical trial. Complement Ther Med J 2020, 49: 102324.

53. Pasalar M, Molavi Vardanjani H. Trend of clinical trials in Persian medicine: a decade of endeavours. Integr Med Res 2020, 9(1): 10-11.

54. Pasalar M, Daneshfard B, Lankarani KB. Complementary and Alternative Medicine-related Drug-induced Liver Injury in Iran. J Clin Transl Hepatol 2020, 8(1): 106-107.

55. Ahmadi N, Mokaberinejad R, Saeidi A, Zandi A, Leach MJ, Pasalar M. The effect of chickpea broth on knee osteoarthritis—A Pilot non-randomised open-labeled clinical study. Adv Integr Med 2020, 7(3): 121-125.

56. Sadeghi SMH, Hosseini Khameneh SM, Khodadoost M, Hosseini Kasnavieh SM, Kamalinejad M, Gachkar L, Rampp T, Pasalar M. Efficacy of Momiai in Tibia Fracture Repair: A Randomized Double-Blinded Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial. J Alt Complement Med 2020, 26(6): 521-528.

57. Heydarirad G, Cramer H, Choopani R, Gharehgozlou R, Mosavat SH, Ameri A, Pasalar M. Topical Costus sp. Preparation as Palliative Care for Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy of Patients: A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Pilot Trial. J Alt Complement Med 2020, 26(9): 807-812.

58. Molavi Vardanjani H, Heydari ST, Dowran B, Pasalar M. A cross-sectional study of Persian medicine and the COVID-19 pandemic in Iran: Rumors and recommendations. Integr Med Res 2020, 9(3): 100482.

59. Iranzadasl M, Karimi Y, Moadeli F, Pasalar M. Persian medicine recommendations for the prevention of pandemics related to the respiratory system: a narrative literature review. Integr Med Res 2021, 10(1): 100483.

60. Mahdavi Jafari M, Barimani S, Aliasl F, Heydarirad G, Pasalar M. A Mini-review on Medicinal Plants used for the Treatment of Jaundice in the Canon of Medicine. Shiraz E-Med J 2021, 22(4): e102127.

61. Pasalar M, Mosaffa-Jahromi M, Amooee S, Daneshfard B. Obesity and Infertility: Persian Medicine Perspective. J Reprod Infertil 2021, 22(1): 73-74.

62. Pasalar M, Daneshfard B, Lankarani KB. Jollab: A Safe Remedy for Functional Dyspepsia in Persian Medicine. Adv Pharm Bull 2021, 11(1): 8-9.

63. Shirzad M, Ahmadian-Attari MM, Ghafoori SMS, Kashani LMT, Abbassian A, Pasalar M, Agah S. Formulation, Standardization and a Preliminary Before-After Clinical Trial on Effect of a Traditional Herbal Formula (Maqliasa) on Manifestations of Ulcerative Colitis. Curr Drug Discov Technol 2021, 18(1):113-119.

64. Hosseinkhani A, Ziaeian B, Hessami K, Zarshenas MM, Kashkooe A, Pasalar M. An Evidence-Based Review of Antitussive Herbs Containing Essential Oils in Traditional Persian Medicine. Curr Drug Discov Technol 2021, 18(2):179-185.

65. Javed A, Hussain MB, Tahir A, Waheed M, Anwar A, Shariati MA, Plygun S, Laishevtcev A, Pasalar M. Pharmacological applications of phlorotannins: A comprehensive review. Curr Drug Discov Technol 2021, 18(2):282-292.

66. Pasalar M. Persian Medicine as a Holistic Therapeutic Approach. Curr Drug Discov Technol 2021, 18(2): 159.

67. Heydarirad G, Pasalar M, Mirzaei HR, Gharehgozlou R, Tavakoli A, Ahadi B. The impact of Jollab on blood parameters in breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy: a pilot randomized controlled trial. Galen Med J 2021, 10: e1972.

68. Ameri A, Poshtmahi S, Heydarirad G, Cramer H, Choopani R, Hajimehdipoor H, Azghandi S, Pasalar M. Effect of Honey-lemon Spray vs. Benzydamine Hydrochloride Spray on Radiation-induced Acute Oral Mucositis in Head and Neck Cancer Patients: A Randomized Double-blind Active-controlled Clinical Trial. J Alt Complement Med 2021, 27(3):255-262.

69. Heydarirad G, Ahadi B, Tavakoli A, Mirzaei HR, Mehri Ardestani M, Kamian S, Pasalar M. Radiodermatitis in the Field of Traditional Persian Medicine; A Narrative Review. Ann Romanian Soc Cell Biol 2021, 25(3): 8282–8287.

70. Heydarirad G, Tavakoli A, Cooley K, Pasalar M. A review on medical plants advised for neuralgia from the perspective of "Canon of medicine". Adv Integr Med 2021, 8(3): 230-235.

71. Parvizi MM, Shabani M, Saki N, Rajabi S, Rampp T, Pasalar M. Association of functional dyspepsia with selected dermatology complaints and sleep disturbances based on traditional Persian medicine. Iran J Dermatol 2021, 24(2): 110-116.

72. Tabatabaei F, Pasalar M, Tajadini H, Kamali M, Rammp T. Effectiveness of Wet Cupping on Patients with Facial Acne Vulgaris: A 12-Week, Randomized, Single-Blind, Intervention-Sham-Controlled Trial. Complement Med Res 2021, 28: 508-515.

73. Pasalar M, Tavakoli A. Cupping therapy: a final therapeutic step in Persian medicine. Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci 2021, 25(15): 4870-4871.

74. Heydarirad G, Ahadi B, Molavi Vardanjani H, Cramer H, Mirzaei HR, Pasalar M,. Herbal Medicines for Treatment of Radiodermatitis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Alter Complement Med 2021, 27(12): 1098-1104.

75. Pasalar M, Bagheri Z, Hojati-Moghadam A, Büssing A, Parvizi MM. Psychometric Properties of a Persian Version of the SpREUK-P Questionnaire: An Instrument for Measuring the Importance and Frequency of Spiritual/Religious Practices in Iranian Patients with Chronic Gastrointestinal Diseases. J Relig Health 2021.

76. Pasalar M. Shilajit; a Traditional Persian Medicine Remedy for Bone Union? Eur J Integr Med 2021, 48, 102074.

77. Heydarirad G, Nasrollahi H, Pasalar M. Letter to the editor: Re: “Medicinal plants used for the treatment of mucositis induced by oncotherapy: a systematic review” by Eubank et al. Support Care Cancer 2022, 30, 977–978.

78. Molavi Vardanjani H, Salehi Z, Alembizar F, Cramer H, Pasalar M. Prevalence and the Determinants of Traditional, Complementary, and Integrative Medicine Use Among Breastfeeding Mothers: A Cross-Sectional Study. J Integr Complement Med 2022, 28(1), 67-76.

79. Heiran A, Bagheri Lankarani K, Bradley R, Simab A, Pasalar M. Efficacy of herbal treatments for functional dyspepsia: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials. Phytother Res 2022, 36(2), 686-704.

80. Tavakoli A, Molavi Vardanjani H, Namjouyan F, Cramer H, Pasalar M. Efficacy of Persian barley water on clinical outcomes of hospitalized moderate-severity COVID-19 patients: a single-blind, add-on therapy, randomized controlled clinical trial. Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci 2022, 26, 1033-1041.

86. Khosropanah A, Bagheri Lankarani K, Bradley R, Simab A, Pasalar M. Effects of Chicory and Fumitory on Hot Flashes Among Breast Cancer Survivors: A Randomized, Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Trial. J Integr Complement Med 2023, 29 (1): 31-41.

87. Molavi Vardanjani H, Steel A, Mofarrahi D, Jaladat AM, Amini F, Zeraatpishe M, Pasalar M. Use of complementary and alternative medicine and its related factors among pregnant women in Shiraz, South of Iran: A cross-sectional study. Iran J Nurs Midwife Res 2023, 28 (1): 53-59.

88. Azimi M, Zahedi MJ, Raeiszadeh M, Iraji A, Cramer H, Pasalar M. Efficacy and Safety of a Persian Medicine Formula on Functional Dyspepsia Symptoms: A Randomized Double-Blind Active-Control Clinical Trial. Complement Med Res 2023, 30 (3): 238–247.

89. Maleki E, Sadeghpour A, Taherifard E, Izadi B, Pasalar M, Akbari M. The effects of chicory supplementation on liver enzymes and lipid profiles in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical evidence. Clinic Nutr ESPEN 2023, 30 (3): 238–247.

90. Parvizi MM, Pasalar M. Prevalence of Taking a Polyherbal Formulation Attributed to So-called Islamic Medicine Among Iranian Patients with COVID-19. Shiraz E-Med J 2023, 24 (6): e136865.

91. Mosavat SH, Pasalar M, Joulaei H, Ameli V, Heydari ST, Mirzazadeh A, Hashempur MH. Complementary and alternative medicine use among people living with HIV in Shiraz, Southern Iran. Front Public Health 2023, 11:1206665.

92. Heydarirad G, Mirzaei HR, Gharehgozlou R, Buentzel J, Namazi MR, Pasalar M. Exploring the Effectiveness of Ajwain Cream in Treating Taxane-induced Peripheral Neuropathy in Cancer Patients: A Pilot, Randomized, Double-blind Clinical Trial. Indian J Palliative Care 2024, 30(1): 71-76.

93. Mirzaei HR, Pasalar M, Gharehgozlou R, Choopani R, Derakhshan A, Mehri Ardestani M, Cramer H, Heydarirad G. Effect of grape-based syrup on cancer-related fatigue in patients with breast cancer: A double-blind randomized clinical trial. Fatigue Biomed Health Behav 2024, 12(2): 91-100.

94. Mosaffa-Jahromi M, Molavi Vardanjani H, Fuzimoto A, Hunter J, Bagheri Lankarani K, Pasalar M. Efficacy and safety of aniseed powder for treating gastrointestinal symptoms of COVID-19: a randomized, placebo-controlled trial. Front Pharmacol 2024, 15:1331177.

95. Heydarirad G, Mirzaei HR, Gharehgozlou R, Ghorbanpoor S, Buentzel J, Rampp T, Pasalar M. Effect of Honey-lime spray as add-on therapy on chemotherapy-induced xerostomia in breast cancer patients: A pilot randomized double-blinded controlled trial. Complement Med Res 2024, 31(2): 133-139.

96. Heydarirad G, Rastegar S, Haji-Abdolvahab H, Fuzimoto A, Hunter J, Zare R, Pasalar M. Efficacy and safety of purslane (Portulaca oleracea) for mild to moderate chronic hand eczema; A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial. Explore 2024, 20(3): 401-410.

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