Abstract

PLANTS USED FOR WOUND HEALING IN SOUTH INDIA: A REVIEW

K. P. Shamseera* and Dr. Arun Kumar K. V.

Abstract

Herbs have been used in both traditional and non-traditional medicine since 5000 years. Nowadays there is an increase in popularity of herbal medicines due to its minimal side effects. Most of the people in developing countries depend upon herbal remedies for the effective treatment of wounds. A wound is natural disruption of the normal anatomical structure and function of a tissue. Wound healing is a process by which skin repairs itself. It involves the following phases: inflammation, proliferation and remodelling. According to the WHO data and available sources, more than 80% world population depend upon herbal medical products. This indicates that despite the lack of clinical and scientific evidences, the herbal or traditional market is growing at rapid pace. In this literature review, we present the role of herbal medicine in wound healing and some of the common medicinal plants used in wound healing.

Keywords: Herbal medicines, Wounds, Wound healing, Repairing, Medicinal plants.