Ayurvedic remedies for healing of wounds: A Review
Journal Title: International Journal of Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Reserach - Year 2016, Vol 4, Issue 4
Abstract
Healing of wounds, whether from accidental injury or surgical invention, involves the activity of an intricate network of blood cells, tissue types, cytokines, and growth factor. The traditional Indian medicine - Ayurveda, describes various herbs, fats, oils and minerals with anti-aging as well as wound healing properties. Wound healing can be defined as a complex dynamic process results in the restoration of anatomic continuity and function. Various phyto-active compounds and plant products have been used in treatment of wounds over the years. Wound healing herbal extracts promote blood clotting, fight infection, and accelerate the healing of wounds. Hence in the current review a list of the plants used in traditional medicine for the treatment of wounds were screened. It is a beneficial work for researchers to provide many details about the wound healing herbs and development of safe and effective and globally accepted herbal drugs for cuts and wounds.
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Divya Gupta, Ujjwal Nautiyal
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