What is it about?
Recent studies highlight the wound-healing properties of plant exudates (PEs) like gums, resins, and latex. This study reviewed traditional Persian Medicine texts (17th-19th centuries) for wound-healing formulations and analyzed modern research from Scopus, PubMed, and Google Scholar. PEs were commonly used with bases like honey, oil, beeswax, or animal fat in optimal proportions. Persian Medicine attributed their effects to tissue expansion, adhesion, anti-infection, desiccation, anti-inflammatory, and astringent properties. Modern studies align with these, showing PEs promote fibroblast growth, collagen synthesis, and granulation, enhancing wound contraction and healing. Further research could support pharmaceutical advancements in wound treatment.
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Why is it important?
This article connects traditional Persian Medicine with modern science, validating the use of plant exudates (PEs) for wound healing. It highlights PEs' antimicrobial and tissue-regenerative properties, offering a foundation for developing effective, natural, and sustainable treatments.
Perspectives
This article provides valuable perspectives by integrating traditional knowledge with modern science, emphasizing the untapped potential of plant exudates (PEs) in medicine. It suggests opportunities for innovation in natural wound-healing therapies and highlights the need for further research to optimize PEs for pharmaceutical applications. Additionally, it fosters a multidisciplinary approach, blending ethnomedicine, pharmacology, and pharmaceutical development.
zeinab zaheri abdevand
Ahvaz Jondishapour University of Medical Sciences
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This page is a summary of: A Review of the Wound-Healing Properties of Selected Plant Exudates, Journal of Herbal Medicine, September 2023, Elsevier,
DOI: 10.1016/j.hermed.2023.100715.
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