Preferred Label : Malva sylvestris/Alcea digitata Herbal Compound;
NCIt synonyms : M. sylvestris/A. digitata Herbal Compound; Traditional Persian Medicine Preparation M. sylvestris/A. digitata;
NCIt definition : A traditional Persian medicine composed of Malva sylvestris (M. sylvestris) and Alcea
digitata (A. digitata; Boiss), with potential use for the treatment of radiation-
and chemotherapy-induced xerostomia, and potential immunomodulating, anti-oxidant
and antimicrobial activities. Upon administration to the mouth, M. sylvestris/A. digitata
herbal compound may lubricate the mouth and throat, and may improve the symptoms of
dry mouth, thereby preventing tooth decay and improving chewing, eating, tasting,
swallowing, and speaking. M. sylvestris/A. digitata herbal compound may also improve
mucositis by modulating the immune system, thereby preventing infection, reducing
inflammation and promoting wound healing.;
NCI Metathesaurus CUI : CL514312;
Origin ID : C131822;
UMLS CUI : C4330657;
Semantic type(s)
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