Medicinal Plants and their Constituents in the Treatment of Acne vulgaris

April 2022 in “ Biointerface Research in Applied Chemistry ”

Dina O. Abozeid, Ghada Ahmed Fawzy, Marwa Y. Issa, Nourtan F. Abdeltawab, Fathy M. Soliman

acne vulgaris medicinal plants phenolic compounds anthraquinones flavonoids tannins alkaloids terpenes essential oils anti-acne properties acne herbal remedies plant extracts

TLDR Medicinal plants may be an effective alternative for treating acne.

The review discussed the increasing interest in using medicinal plants for treating acne vulgaris due to issues like antibiotic resistance, side effects, and costs associated with conventional treatments. It highlighted the effectiveness of various phytoconstituents, such as phenolic compounds, anthraquinones, flavonoids, tannins, alkaloids, and terpenes, found in essential oils of medicinal plants. These compounds were noted for their anti-acne properties, offering a potential alternative to traditional acne therapies. The review compiled data from multiple scientific databases to provide an updated overview of these active constituents.

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