Background: The review seeks to integrate historical wisdom with modern research to provide a comprehensive understanding of blood-enriching plants.
Methods: The study was conducted in two phases. In the first phase, classical texts and sources of Iranian traditional medicine were reviewed to identify plants associated with hematopoiesis. In the second phase, a systematic search of established databases including PubMed, Scopus, SID, and Iranian traditional medicine resources was performed. Keywords such as “traditional medicine,” “medicinal plants,” “anemia,” and “hematopoiesis” were used to extract relevant data.
Findings: The results indicated that plants such as Vitis vinifera, Morus alba, Pistacia vera, Prunus amygdalus Batsch, Cicer arietinum, Medicago sativa, Ziziphus spina-christi, Phoenix dactylifera, Daucus carota, Apium graveolens, Spinacia oleracea, Beta vulgaris, Ocimum basilicum, Allium schoenoprasum, Petroselinum crispum, Coriandrum sativum, Punica granatum, Malus domestica, Ficus carica, Melissa officinalis, Alhagi maurorum, and Terminalia chebula are recognized as hematopoietic in traditional medicine. Modern scientific studies support these effects, highlighting mechanisms such as enhanced red blood cell production, improved iron absorption, and stimulation of hemoglobin synthesis.
Conclusion: Native Iranian medicinal plants may offer a natural, cost-effective, and safe strategy for the prevention and treatment of anemia, particularly in children and adults. Bridging traditional knowledge with scientific research provides a promising avenue for the development of natural, blood-boosting therapies.