a review of plant antioxidants in the treatment of urinary frequency in children: a comprehensive study in iranian traditional medicine

Objective: urinary frequency in children is a common issue of the urinary system, which can arise from various factors such as infections, inflammation, or neuro-muscular disorders. in iranian traditional medicine, medicinal plants rich in antioxidant compounds have been utilized as a natural approach to reduce inflammation and improve urinary system function. this review aims to identify and report on medicinal plants effective in treating urinary frequency in children in iranian traditional medicine. methodology: in this review, keywords including medicinal plants, urinary frequency, children, and iranian traditional medicine were used for literature searches. credible databases such as google scholar, sid, magiran, pubmed, and scopus were employed to retrieve the relevant studies. results: medicinal plants such as mint, ginger, cinnamon, chamomile, lemon, green tea, marshmallow, walnut, fennel, dill, black cumin, lavender, quince seed, bindweed, valerian, persian pomegranate, nettle, and fenugreek have been used for the treatment of urinary frequency. conclusion: the results of this study show that several medicinal plants with antioxidant properties have been used in iranian traditional medicine to treat urinary frequency in children. these plants, containing compounds such as flavonoids, tannins, and phenolic compounds, can reduce inflammation, improve bladder function, and strengthen the immune system, thereby helping alleviate the symptoms of this disorder. however, further research is needed to confirm their efficacy and determine appropriate dosages for children.