Novel approaches for herbal drug delivery in wound healing: a review
By: Khan, A. D
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Contributor(s): V. Rastogi.
Publisher: Mumbai Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Science 2022Edition: Vol.84(2), Mar-Apr.Description: 247-260p.Subject(s): PHARMACEUTICSOnline resources: Click here
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Indian journal of pharmaceutical sciencesSummary: Wound healing process is a natural phenomenon but it is found to be delayed due to microbial infection.
In addition, the formation of a biofilm further makes the condition more complex. The condition may
become worse and may lead to necrosis and gangrene. The treatment may involve systemic antibiotics
which may be required in high dose and also suffer the problem of antibiotic resistance. Topical antibiotics
or antiseptics are successfully used but they are found to have various adverse effects although they have
no issue of any resistance. Since early times mankind has a significant belief on natural substances for
curing many ailments. Similarly, various plant parts have been used traditionally for treating wounds and
also studied for wound healing activities. These phytoextracts can be used to formulate into various dosage
forms to be applied topically on the wound area. These phytoconstituents work by complex mechanisms
with minimal side effects. Apart from the conventional dosage forms, novel drug delivery systems are
being developed for incorporating these herbal constituents and delivering them to the wound area in a
more targeted and sustained manner. This review deals with the various herbal topical dosage forms with
special focus on novel drug delivery systems for wound healing.
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Wound healing process is a natural phenomenon but it is found to be delayed due to microbial infection.
In addition, the formation of a biofilm further makes the condition more complex. The condition may
become worse and may lead to necrosis and gangrene. The treatment may involve systemic antibiotics
which may be required in high dose and also suffer the problem of antibiotic resistance. Topical antibiotics
or antiseptics are successfully used but they are found to have various adverse effects although they have
no issue of any resistance. Since early times mankind has a significant belief on natural substances for
curing many ailments. Similarly, various plant parts have been used traditionally for treating wounds and
also studied for wound healing activities. These phytoextracts can be used to formulate into various dosage
forms to be applied topically on the wound area. These phytoconstituents work by complex mechanisms
with minimal side effects. Apart from the conventional dosage forms, novel drug delivery systems are
being developed for incorporating these herbal constituents and delivering them to the wound area in a
more targeted and sustained manner. This review deals with the various herbal topical dosage forms with
special focus on novel drug delivery systems for wound healing.
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