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Wound Healing

10/22/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

A species of sea snail found to hasten wound recovery

A study, published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, showed the potential of Haliotis diversicolor shell in treating burns. The group of researchers, which was composed of scientists from National Sun Yat-sen University, I-Shou University, and China Medical University, looked into the effects of H. diversicolor on in vivo and in vitro models for burn injuries. […]

10/16/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

The wound-healing potential of the golden chanterelle mushroom

The golden chanterelle mushroom (Cantharellus cibarius) was found in previous studies to have potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. A study published in the International Journal of Medicinal Mushrooms revealed that extracts from the fungus can also be used to hasten the wound-healing process. The researchers performed a circular excision and a linear incision on male […]

10/16/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

Aloe vera gel is better than fennel oil in treating diabetic ulcers

Diabetes-related problems are not just limited to high glucose levels. There are also many complications, such as foot ulcers, that diabetic patients have to be aware of so that they can effectively treat it when the need arises. With the many available treatments for foot ulcers, it is good to know the most effective among […]

10/11/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

Fennel oil vs. aloe vera gel: Which is better in treating diabetic sores?

Diabetics are twice more likely to develop foot ulcers. Some of the most common natural treatments for foot ulcers are fennel oil and aloe vera gel. A study conducted by researchers from Jenderal Soedirman University compared these two using in vivo experiments to determine which is more effective between them. Foot ulcers are complications that arise […]

09/26/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Not just for sleep, lavender oil helps wounds heal faster too

Lavender oil is known for its relaxing effects, however, it is more than just that. Lavender oil can actually be used for treating wounds, according to a study. Researchers at Morinomiya University of Medical Sciences in Japan looked at the effect of lavender oil on various stages of wound healing and its molecular mechanism. In their […]

09/17/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Flax for burns: Study reveals oil from flaxseed reduces inflammation and speeds healing in burn wounds

The future of burn treatment may be in flaxseed oil, according to a study made by researchers from the Université des Frères Mentouri Constantine 1 in Algeria. The paper, titled “Evaluation of crude flaxseed (Linum usitatissimum L.) oil in burn wound healing in New Zealand rabbits,” looked at the properties of the plant-based oil in treating deep burn […]

09/11/2018 / By Edsel Cook

This humble medicinal herb found in open grasslands found to promote wound healing in diabetics

The unfortunately named asthma plant (Euphorbia hirta) is a hairy herb that is often seen in the open grasslands of India and Australia. But a Bangladeshi study showed that this humble plant could help heal wounds in diabetic animals. The high blood sugar levels in patients with diabetes cause the formation of advanced glycation end products (AGEs) that […]

07/06/2018 / By Carol Anderson

Better than aloe? A cold milk compress speeds the healing of a sunburn

Nothing makes summer more exciting than being able to frolic outside and enjoy the warm weather. However, staying outdoors under the sun without protection causes a common problem: sunburn. While most people would quickly grab a bottle of aloe vera to soothe the red patch, there’s a more effective treatment that speeds up the healing of a sunburn. […]

07/02/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Food waste from fish found to have a biomedical application: Collagen in fish scales promotes wound healing

“Let food be your medicine” gets a slightly different take with this study: Researchers from Nanyang Technological University in Singapore have discovered a novel use for fish scales, which are commonly discarded in the cooking process. Their study, published in the journal Acta Biomaterialia, found that the collagen present in fish scales has the potential to be used in various […]

06/20/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Trouble in the wild? Use the bark of the fig tree to promote wound healing

The next time you’re in the great outdoors, be on the lookout for fig trees. New research has established the fig tree’s ability to promote wound healing. The findings of the study, published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, noted the tree’s antibiotic and enhanced cell migration properties to be responsible for this response. Researchers at […]

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