Application of Medicinal Plants in Various Dermatovenerological Conditions

October 2019 in “ Acta Pharmaceutica ”

Željan Maleš, Daniela Ledić Drvar, Ivan Duka, Kristina Žužul

Phlebodium aureum Ginkgo biloba Rosmarinus officinalis herbal medicinal products alopecia vitiligo psoriasis genital warts golden polypody maidenhair tree rosemary herbal treatments

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Studysummary This review discusses the use of herbal medicinal products for treating chronic skin diseases like vitiligo and psoriasis and reports no new clinical results; the authors emphasize the need for standardized extracts and further research.

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The document from October 21, 2019, discussed the use of medicinal plants in treating various skin conditions, a practice that has been ongoing for thousands of years. The plants used varied regionally, based on local flora, and included species such as Phlebodium aureum, Ginkgo biloba, Rosmarinus officinalis, and others. The paper noted an increasing demand for complementary therapeutics due to concerns about potential side effects from synthetic drugs. However, it emphasized the need for more scientific evidence and better documentation before recommending herbal medicinal treatments to dermatologic patients. The review specifically discussed the use of herbal medicinal products in treating chronic skin diseases like vitiligo, alopecia, psoriasis, and genital warts.

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