期刊
PLANTA MEDICA
卷 87, 期 14, 页码 1206-1218出版社
GEORG THIEME VERLAG KG
DOI: 10.1055/a-1578-8778
关键词
herbal medicines; photodynamic therapy; wound treatment; Chinese pharmacopeia; traditional medicine
资金
- Velux Stiftung (Switzerland)
Efficient wound treatment for associated infections and inflammation is still a big unmet need, especially in low- and middle-income countries. Using medicinal plants and photo-enhanced wound treatment could provide better healthcare options, with data mining strategies offering a basis for developing such approaches. The study identified 10 lesser-known botanical species with potential for developing topical preparations for photodynamic treatment of infected wounds.
Efficient wound treatment that addresses associated infections and inflammation remains one of the big unmet needs, especially in low- and middle-income countries. One strategy for securing better healthcare can be using medicinal plants if sufficient evidence on their safety and therapeutic benefits can be ascertained. A unique novel opportunity could be photo-enhanced wound treatment with a combination of light-sensitive plant preparations and local exposure to daylight. Data mining strategies using existing resources offer an excellent basis for developing such an approach with many potential plant candidates. In the present analysis, we researched the 535 botanical drugs included in the Chinese pharmacopeia and identified 183 medicinal plant species, 82 for treating open wounds caused by trauma and 101 for inflammatory skin conditions. After further screening for reports on the presence of known photoactive compounds, we determined a core group of 10 scientifically lesser-known botanical species that may potentially be developed into more widely used topical preparations for photodynamic treatment of infected wounds. Our predictive approach may contribute to developing a more evidence-based use of herbal medicines.
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