Medicinal plants used in the process of wound healing by growers in the south region of the RS state

Abstract

Vargas NRC, Ceolin T, Souza ADZ, et al. Objetivo: Relatar las plantas utilizadas por agricultores de la región Sur de Rio Grande do Sul, en el proceso de cicatrización de heridas. Método: Investigación descriptiva que analizó datos cualitativos, realizada con 31 agricultores de la región Sur de Rio Grande do Sul. Los datos fueron recolectados entre enero de 2009 y julio de 2010, a través de la entrevista semi-estructurada, observación simples, con registro fotográfico de las plantas medicinales y geo-referencia. Los datos fueron analizados comparando las informaciones citadas con estudios científicos. Resultados: Fueron citadas 34 plantas utilizadas en la cicatrización de heridas. Entre estas para 24 fueron encontrados estudios con potencial cicatrizante, antiinflamatorio, antimicrobiano y analgésico que pueden ser asociados a la cicatrización. Conclusión: Este estudio mostró que 86% de las plantas citadas por los agricultores está condecente con la investigación hecha en la literatura científica, destacando la importancia de los profesionales de salud en estimular el uso de las plantas medicinales con efecto comprobado. Descriptores: Plantas medicinales, Cicatrización de heridas, Terapias complementares, Enfermería.

Medicinal plants used in the process of wound healing by growers in the south region of the RS state

“…In this study, of 28 plants mentioned by the subjects, 12 were cited in clinical and/or pharmacological studies due to their healing actions: Persea americana 5 , Allium sativum 19 , Solidago sp. 20 , Aloe arborecens [21][22] , Opuntia sp. 23 , Xanthium sp.…”

“…The mucilaginous juices of leaves of A. vera and A. arborescens have healing activity due to a polysaccharide called aloeferon, besides antimicrobial activity against bacteria and fungi, thus resulting in a phytotherapic agent formed by aloeferon and anthraquinones. 22 Results of a clinical study with Aloe ferox and A. arborescens, performed in mice and rabbits, showed that both preparations can ease the process of wound healing and, moreover, there was selective inhibition of microbial growth. 31 A case study conducted with a diabetic and hypertensive user, with ischemic wound, showed that the use of A. vera with collagen resulted in the epitheliazation of the injury.…”

“…24 Pharmacological studies show that Symphytum officinale has allantoin (substance with proven healing action), rosmarinic acid responsible for the anti-inflammatory action. 22 The external use of this plant is allowed to produce drugs through the DCR 17/2000 34 , but its oral administration is prohibited by the Brazilian Ministry of Health and by agencies in other countries, due to toxicity. 22 The ethyl ether extract of flowers of Malva sylvestris and P. granatum were used to assess the activity of wound healing at 200 mg/kg/daily dose in diabetic mice.…”

“…22 The external use of this plant is allowed to produce drugs through the DCR 17/2000 34 , but its oral administration is prohibited by the Brazilian Ministry of Health and by agencies in other countries, due to toxicity. 22 The ethyl ether extract of flowers of Malva sylvestris and P. granatum were used to assess the activity of wound healing at 200 mg/kg/daily dose in diabetic mice. The animals treated with ointment containing the mallow extract showed a significant reduction in wounded areas, when compared with the control group.…”

Potential of Red Sandalwood (Adenanthera pavonina L.) as an Antibacterial Agent against Clinical Isolates

“…Natural sources such as plants, offer a wide variety of natural medicinal compounds for therapeutic treatments [1,2]. Their use for the treatment of diseases is increasing day by day because of their added advantages such as low toxicity, good therapeutic performance, cost-effectiveness and ecofriendliness [3][4][5][6]. In order to understand the antimicrobial efficacy of these medicinal plants, their properties should be thoroughly investigated.…”