Novel Wound Healing Powder Formulation for the Treatment of Venous Leg Ulcers

Abstract Chronic venous disorders are common in the Western world. The current treatment of venous leg ulcers is unsatisfactory despite the availability of well-documented standards of care. Patients today are interested in alternative approaches to modern medicine. We have developed a wound-healing...

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Veröffentlicht in:The Journal of the American College of Certified Wound Specialists 2011-06, Vol.3 (2), p.33-41
Hauptverfasser: Ghatnekar, Angela V., PhD, Elstrom, Tuan, BS, Ghatnekar, Gautam S., PhD, Kelechi, Teresa, PhD
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Zusammenfassung:Abstract Chronic venous disorders are common in the Western world. The current treatment of venous leg ulcers is unsatisfactory despite the availability of well-documented standards of care. Patients today are interested in alternative approaches to modern medicine. We have developed a wound-healing powder containing natural ingredients with absorptive, aromatic, antiseptic, and anti-inflammatory synergistic properties. This report describes 3 cases that were successfully treated with the powder, demonstrating the potential of herbal remedies in the clinical treatment of venous leg ulcers.
ISSN:1876-4983
1876-4991
DOI:10.1016/j.jcws.2011.09.004