AN OVERVIEW OF HERBS POSSESING WOUND HEALING ACTIVITY

Santhosh Aruna M,* V. Sravanthi, U.Jhansi Sri, N.Santhi Priya, Rama Rao N

ABSTRACT

Wounds are defined as the disruption of anatomical and functional integrity of living tissue. Wound healing is an intricate and continual cascade of events, with various cellular and biochemical processes, ultimately resulting in the reconstruction and regeneration of damaged tissue. Various plant products have been used in treatment of wounds over the years. Plants and their extracts have immense potential for the management and treatment of wounds. The phyto-medicines for wound healing are not only cheap and affordable but are also safe as hyper sensitive reactions are rarely encountered with the use of these agents. These natural agents induce healing and regeneration of the lost tissue by multiple mechanisms. Various plant products have been used in treatment of wounds over the years. Wound healing herbal extracts promote blood clotting, fight infection, and accelerate the healing of wounds. The aim of present review was to give list of herbs having wound healing potential which is used in our regular life.

Keywords: herbs, wound, healing, herbal medicine, wound contraction.