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Cotoneaster: A Safe and Easy Way to Reduce Neonatal Jaundice
Mahmoud Rafieian-Kopaei1, Abolfazl Khoshdel2, Soleiman Kheiri3
1Professor, Medical Plants Research Center, Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences , Shahrekord, Iran .
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research : JCDR
|May 19, 2016
Summary
Mothers consuming cotoneaster may help reduce neonatal jaundice. Combined maternal and infant cotoneaster consumption led to the quickest reduction in jaundice and shorter hospital stays.
Area of Science:
- Neonatal Medicine
- Pharmacology
Background:
- Neonatal jaundice is a common condition in newborns.
- Cotoneaster consumption has been anecdotally linked to reduced neonatal jaundice.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the efficacy of cotoneaster in treating neonatal jaundice.
- To determine the impact of maternal cotoneaster intake on infant jaundice.
Main Methods:
- A randomized clinical trial involving 120 jaundiced neonates.
- Four groups: cotoneaster for both mother and neonate, mother only, neonate only, and placebo.
- Standard phototherapy was administered to all neonates.
Main Results:
- Treatment groups showed significantly higher bilirubin reduction compared to the control group.
- Maternal cotoneaster consumption led to lower bilirubin levels at 24 and 36 hours.
- The group receiving cotoneaster (both mother and neonate) exhibited the most significant bilirubin reduction.
Conclusions:
- Cotoneaster consumption by mothers and/or neonates can effectively reduce neonatal jaundice.
- Combined maternal and neonatal cotoneaster intake accelerated jaundice treatment and reduced hospitalization duration.
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