Ethno-Herbal-Medico in Wound Repair: An Incisive Review

Phytother Res. 2017 Apr;31(4):579-590. doi: 10.1002/ptr.5786. Epub 2017 Feb 15.

Abstract

Wound healing/cicatrization is a complex series of intricate processes that involve renewal of skin/epidermis after injury. A large number of ethno-medicinal plants/plant extracts are used by tribal and folklore traditions in developing world for the treatment of wounds, burns and cuts in distinct appearances. Moreover, plants/plant extracts have a significant history and successful clinical track record as indigenous drugs in wound repair systems. This review provides detailed information on molecular and cellular mechanism of plant/plant extracts on wound healing applications and further analyses the opportunities and scope with its future openings and prospects owing to the multifaceted challenges attached with neo-tissue regeneration. Copyright © 2017 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

Keywords: cell mechanism; ethno-herbal; plant extract; wound healing.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Medicine, Traditional
  • Plant Extracts / chemistry*
  • Plant Extracts / therapeutic use
  • Plants, Medicinal / chemistry*
  • Skin / pathology*
  • Wound Healing / drug effects*

Substances

  • Plant Extracts