Herbal Remedies

Rousseaux, Colin G.

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“…The integration of H. perforatum in polyherbal blends reflects a strategic approach to wound management, leveraging its multifaceted pharmacological attributes (Rousseaux, 2023). With documented antiinflammatory, antimicrobial, and tissue-regenerative properties, H. perforatum contributes significantly to the wound healing cascade (Singh et al, 2022).…”

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The potential role of Hypericum perforatum in wound healing: A literature review on the phytochemicals, pharmacological approaches, and mechanistic perspectives

Farasati Far,

Gouranmohit,

Naimi‐jamal

et al. 2024

Phytotherapy Research

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St. John's Wort, commonly known as Hypericum perforatum L., is a flowering plant in the Clusiaceae family that traditionally been employed for treating anxiety, depression, wounds, burns, sunburn, irritation, and stomach ailments. This review provides a synopsis of H. perforatum L. phytoconstituents and their biological effects, highlighting its beneficial therapeutic properties for dermatological indications, as well as its antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti‐inflammatory, and anti‐angiogenic activity in various applications including wound healing and skin conditions such as eczema, sun burn and minor burns also spastic paralysis, stiff neck and mood disorders as anti‐depressant and nerve pains such as neuralgia. The data were collected from several databases as Web of Science PubMed, ScienceDirect, Scopus and Google Scholar using the terms: “H. perforatum L.”, “H. perforatum L. /phytochemistry,” and “H. perforatum extracts/wound healing” collected from 1994 to 2023. The findings suggest H. perforatum L. acts through various mechanisms and plays a role in each phase of the wound healing process, including re‐epithelialization, angiogenesis, wound contraction, and connective tissue regeneration. H. perforatum L. enhances collagen deposition, decreases inflammation, inhibits fibroblast migration, and promotes epithelialization by increasing the number of fibroblasts with polygonal shape and the number of collagen fibers within fibroblasts. H. Perforatum L. extracts modulate the immune response and reduce inflammation were found to accelerate the wound healing process via inhibition of inflammatory mediators' production like interleukin‐6, tumor necrosis factor‐α, cyclooxygenase‐2 gene expression, and inducible nitric oxide synthase. Thus, H. perforatum L. represents a potential remedy for a wide range of dermatological problems, owing to its constituents with beneficial therapeutic properties. H. perforatum L. could be utilized in the development of novel wound healing therapies.

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The potential role of Hypericum perforatum in wound healing: A literature review on the phytochemicals, pharmacological approaches, and mechanistic perspectives

Farasati Far,

Gouranmohit,

Naimi‐jamal

et al. 2024

Phytotherapy Research

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Harnessing Herbal Ingredients in Hair Cosmetics: A Natural Approach to Hair Care

Sen,

Nainwal,

Sautha

et al. 2024

JNR

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Hair plays a crucial role in the human body and it is imperative to uphold a healthy scalp. Various factors, including hormonal influences, age, gender, pollution, and food habits impact the hair. Herbal ingredients such as amla, hibiscus, brahmi, neem, saw palmetto etc are widely used to treat hair disorders such as premature hair loss, dandruff, and canities. Herbal ingredients may be used in hair shampoos, oils, tonics, serums, gels, conditioners etc. This article offers a detailed examination of the utilisation of natural components in hair care products, emphasising their importance and advantages in supporting scalp health, encouraging hair growth, and improving overall hair condition. It also reviews the sensory aspect and potential aromatherapy of herbal hair treatments. The article addresses the challenges and considerations related to herbal formulations, such as individual sensitivities, shelf life, and the need for transparency in labelling.

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Phytochemistry, Mechanisms, and Preclinical Studies of Echinacea Extracts in Modulating Immune Responses to Bacterial and Viral Infections: A Comprehensive Review

Ahmadi

2024

Antibiotics

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Background: Echinacea species, particularly Echinacea purpurea, Echinacea angustifolia, and Echinacea pallida, are renowned for their immunomodulatory, antibacterial, and antiviral properties. Objectives: This review explores the mechanisms by which echinacea herbal extracts modulate immune responses, focusing on their effects on both innate and adaptive immunity in bacterial and viral infections. Results: Key bioactive compounds, such as alkamides, caffeic acid derivatives, flavonoids, and polysaccharides, contribute to these effects. These compounds enhance immune cell activity, including macrophages and natural killer cells, stimulating cytokine production and phagocytosis. The antibacterial activity of echinacea against respiratory pathogens (Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, Legionella pneumophila) and skin pathogens (Staphylococcus aureus, Propionibacterium acnes) is reviewed, as well as its antiviral efficacy against viruses like herpes simplex, influenza, and rhinovirus. Echinacea’s potential as a complementary treatment alongside conventional antibiotics and antivirals is discussed, particularly in the context of antibiotic resistance and emerging viral threats. Conclusions: Challenges associated with variability in phytochemical content and the need for standardized extraction processes are also addressed. This review provides a comprehensive overview of echinacea’s therapeutic potential and outlines future directions for research, including clinical trials and dosage optimization.

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Herbal Remedies

Cited by 3 publications

References 455 publications

The potential role of Hypericum perforatum in wound healing: A literature review on the phytochemicals, pharmacological approaches, and mechanistic perspectives

The potential role of Hypericum perforatum in wound healing: A literature review on the phytochemicals, pharmacological approaches, and mechanistic perspectives

Harnessing Herbal Ingredients in Hair Cosmetics: A Natural Approach to Hair Care

Phytochemistry, Mechanisms, and Preclinical Studies of Echinacea Extracts in Modulating Immune Responses to Bacterial and Viral Infections: A Comprehensive Review

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