Skin inflammation, which is characterized by redness, swelling, heat, itching, and pain, can exist in either an acute or chronic form with acute disease frequently progressing to a more chronic condition. Acute inflammation can result from exposure to UV radiation (UVR), ionizing radiation, allergens, or to contact with chemical irritants (soaps, hair dyes, etc.). Assuming […]

Bryan B. Fuller and Dustin R. Smith Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U. S.A. INTRODUCTION Inflammatory skin diseases are extremely common dermatological problems that present in a variety of forms, from occasional rashes accompanied by skin itching and redness to more chronic conditions such as […]

Treatment for cutaneous and mucosal inflammation is among the approved indications for this herb. It is used in Asian medicine to treat carbuncles and inflamed wounds. White nettle functions as an astringent and emollient due to the active mucilages, flavonoids including kaempferol glycosides, caffeic acids such as chlorogenic acid, triterpene saponins, and monoterpenes including lamalbide. […]

This foodstuff is approved for treatment of excessive perspiration and cutaneous inflammation, including abcesses, acne, dermatitis and ulcers. Asian medicine employs it as an antihelminthic and aphrodisiac. The active compounds include tannins such as galloylglucose, flavonoids such as hyperoside, and the naphthalene juglone which accounts for the staining effect. The therapeutic effects with include astringent, […]

Hemorrhoids, venous conditions including insufficiency, and blunt injuries are approved indications for this herb. It has antiphlogistic, anti-exudative, and anti-edematous effects while it improves venous reflux, lymphatic kinetics, and wound healing. The active compounds include free coumarins including melilotol, hydroxycoumarins such as umbelliferone, flavonoids including kaempferol glycosides, triterpene saponins such as melilotigenin, and volatile oils […]

This herb is approved for treatment of burns and wounds. It is homeopathy for mucosal bleeding. The active compounds consist of caffeic acids such as chlorogenic acid, flavonoids including rutin, glucosinolates, sinigrin, and cardioactive steroids. Shepherd’s purse is contraindicated in pregnancy and used with caution in widespread cutaneous lesions. It is administered by tea for […]

This flavoring and medicinal botanical is approved to treat excessive perspiration, burns, and wounds. Its most frequent use in homeopathy is also for excessive perspiration. The active compounds are caffeic acids such as chlorogenic acid, triterpenes including ursolic acid, diterpenes such as carnosolic acid, volatile oils including thujone and camphor and flavonoids such as apigenin […]

Poplar leaf buds, but not the bark, and leaves, are approved to treat wounds, burns, and hemorrhoids due to the antiphlogistic, antibacterial, analgesic, and wound healing effects. The active compounds are primarily salicylic acid glycosides and esters such as salicin and populin. Flavonoids including propolis and chrysin, zinc lignans, and the volatile oil caryophyllene are […]

This foodstuff is also approved for therapy of wounds and burns. The activity is due to a mixture of five cysteine proteinases known as bromelain. These enzymes stimulate wound healing by providing fibrinolytic and proteolytic activity while inhibiting thrombocyte aggregation. Bromolain also has anti-inflammatory and antineoplastic effects. The health hazards of pineapple consist of contact […]