Medicinal Plants for Skin Disorders: Phytochemistry and Pharmacological Insights

August 2025 in “ Molecules ”

Nazerke Bolatkyzy, Daniil Shepilov, Рахымжан А. Турманов, Dmitriy Berillo, Tursunay Vassilina, Nailya Ibragimova, Gulzat Berganayeva, Moldyr Dyusebaeva

Rubus vulgaris Plantago major Artemisia terrae-albae Eryngium planum flavonoids anthocyanins phenolic acids tannins sesquiterpenes antioxidant anti-inflammatory antimicrobial

Studysummary This study highlights the potential of medicinal plants like Rubus vulgaris and Plantago major as sources for skin disorder treatments due to their bioactive compounds' antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial effects. Our plain-language summary of this paper — not a Tressless recommendation.

The review article explores the potential of various medicinal plants in treating skin disorders, focusing on their phytochemical components and pharmacological effects. Plants like Rubus vulgaris, Plantago major, and Artemisia terrae-albae contain bioactive compounds with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties, making them promising for dermatological applications. Despite their traditional use and emerging scientific support, challenges such as standardization and lack of rigorous clinical trials hinder their clinical application. The article emphasizes the need for further research to standardize active constituents, assess safety, and conduct clinical validation to integrate these plant-based therapies into dermatological practice.

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