Abstract
Burns are a type of skin injury that occurs due to close contact with a heat
source or corrosive chemicals. The use of natural products to treat burns dates back to
ancient civilizations. This chapter discusses naturally derived products from plants,
animals and fungi sources. The natural origin, chemical composition, burn healing
mechanisms, clinical studies, and used pharmaceutical formulation are also covered.
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Samar Thiab, Safa Daoud, Rana Abutaima, Muna Barakat, May Abu Taha ;Natural Products and Burns: A Tough Case to Crack, Natural Products for Skin Diseases: A Treasure Trove for Dermatologic Therapy (2023) 1: 60. https://doi.org/10.2174/9789815179668123010006
DOI https://doi.org/10.2174/9789815179668123010006 |
Publisher Name Bentham Science Publisher |