Wound Healing Activity of Plants from the Convolvulaceae Family.

Adv Wound Care (New Rochelle)

Department of Pharmacognosy, Amrita School of Pharmacy, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Cochin, India.

Published: January 2019

Compounds derived from plants are gaining importance for the treatment of several diseases. Many plants from the Convolvulaceae family contain compounds that have demonstrated wound healing and antidiabetic activity. Such compounds can be effectively used as a part of treatments to promote wound healing in diabetics and used in combination with antimicrobial therapy to reduce the likelihood of drug resistance and allergic reactions. Novel strategies for developing herbal formulations such as nanoparticles and adhesive patches can improve the delivery of plant-based therapeutic agents. Studies have confirmed the antidiabetic and wound healing activities of , , and , whereas , , , and have wound healing activity. Drug resistance is a major problem associated with antimicrobial therapy and can affect wound healing processes. Phytoconstituents can facilitate healing processes and reduce reliance on antibiotics. Plants from the Convolvulaceae family have had frequent traditional uses, and all plants selected for this study have antimicrobial, antidiabetic, and wound healing properties. Detailed phytochemical studies of these plants can help develop novel wound healing therapies.

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