Abstract

A REVIEW OF TRADITIONAL INDIAN MEDICINAL PLANTS WITH POTENTIAL WOUND HEALING ACTIVITY

Swati Trivedi, Mohd Azeem*, Sachin Diwakar, Vikaram Kumar Sahu, Amit Mishra

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Abstract

The molecular and cellular processes involved in normal wound healing have been better understood in the last few decades. Whether from an accident or a surgical procedure, wound healing requires intricate interactions between blood cells, tissues, soluble mediators, cytokines, and other growth factors. The heightened cellular activity of injured tissue intensifies pharmacological therapy and metabolic demands. The primary goal of wound care is to reduce undesired effects or the amount of time needed for the healing process. Because of their abundance of beneficial active phytoconstituents, plants have enormous potential for wound care and treatment throughout time.Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani, and all other traditional medical systems explain how to treat and cure wounds using medications derived from plants, minerals, and animals. Through a variety of processes, herbal medications promote tissue regeneration and repair. Plants have established a reputable position in the field of wound treatment and repair due to their traditional application, affordability, and safety; yet, there is a dearth of scientific evidence supporting their capacity to promote wound healing. The goal of this review is to identify some Indian ethnomedical herbs that have yet to be scientifically proven to be effective in healing wounds. This research also highlights the role of plants in wound care, pharmacological activities, the natural wound healing process, and the metrics used to assess wound healing.

Keywords: Wound Healing, Phytoconstituents, Traditional Medicine, Herbal Therapy.