Medicinal Plants for Skin Health: A Holistic Review of Botanical Interventions
TLDR Certain plants like Aloe vera and Neem are effective and safe for treating various skin conditions.
The review "Medicinal Plants for Skin Health: A Holistic Review of Botanical Interventions" discusses the therapeutic benefits of plants like Aloe vera, Cannabis sativa, Cassia fistula, and Azadirachta indica (Neem) in treating skin diseases. These plants have properties such as wound healing, anti-inflammatory, antifungal, antibacterial, and antiviral activities. Aloe vera is noted for its moisturizing and healing properties, while Neem is effective against acne, psoriasis, and eczema. The review also highlights Neem's antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer properties, and Green Tea's (Camellia sinensis) anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antioxidant effects, which are beneficial for conditions like acne, atopic dermatitis, and androgenetic alopecia. The review emphasizes the safety, cost-effectiveness, and long history of these natural treatments, advocating for further studies to validate their anti-infective properties.
