Application of Medicinal Plants in Various Dermatovenerological Conditions
October 2019
in “
Acta Pharmaceutica
”
TLDR Medicinal plants are used to treat skin conditions, but more evidence is needed before recommending them widely.
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.
