Naslov
Application of medicinal plants in several dermatovenerological entities

Autori
Maleš, Željan ; Ledić Drvar, Daniela ; Duka, Ivan ; Žužul, Kristina

Izvornik
Acta pharmaceutica (1330-0075) 69 (2019), 4; 525-531

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
medicinal plants, vitiligo, alopecia, psoriasis, genital warts

Sažetak
Treatment of skin conditions with medicinal plants has been an ongoing human activity lasting over thousands of years. The use of specific plant species developed regionally, based on local flora. Commonly used medicinal plants for dermatological complaints are: Phlebodium aureum (L.) J. Sm., Ginkgo biloba L., Rosmarinus officinalis L., Panax ginseng C.A.Mey., Allium cepa L., Aloe vera (L.) Burm.f., Capsicum annuum L., Berberis aquifolium Pursh, Camellia sinensis (L.) Kuntze, and Podophyllum peltatum L. The demand for complementary therapeutics is an emerging trend due to the awareness of potential side effects that synthetic drugs might cause. More scientific evidence and better documentation is needed before advising dermatologic patients on herbal medicinal treatment, standardised extracts and formulations with proven clinical efficacy should be developed for this cause. Here provided review entails the use of herbal medicinal products in treatment of frequent chronic skin diseases, such as: vitiligo, alopecia, psoriasis, and genital warts.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Biologija, Kliničke medicinske znanosti, Farmacija

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