AN OVERVIEW OF HERBAL PLANT USE IN THE TREATMENT OF ACNE & ITS USE IN VARIOUS DOSAGE FORMS
Minakshi S. Warghane*, Pravin B. Suruse and Sneha N. Wankhede
ABSTRACT
Acne is a common but serious skin condition, affecting approximately 80 patients and young adults between the ages of 11 and 30. 42.5% of men and 50.9% of women continue to have the condition in their twenties. Bacterial drug resistance has now reached an alarming stage due to the inappropriate use of antibiotics. Therefore, the search for a major novel bioactive molecule and the appropriate use of an existing drug (for better therapeutic effect) at the site of action is a daily need. Plants and herbal products have been an integral part of the health care system since time immemorial. So, the herbs that are currently being used to treat acne and those with high potential are summarized in this review. Certain botanicals, especially mountain vine root, tea tree oil, Saccharomyces yeast, and possibly Ocimum basilicum because their efficacy and safety can be compared with alternative medical treatments. Composite for mild to moderate acne. Further validated clinical studies with controls are needed to use plants. New drug delivery strategies of important botanical clues in the treatment of acne. The consumption of alternative and complementary medicines, including herbal medicines, is increasing and common among patients with acne and infectious skin diseases. Herbal remedies have a long history of use and are proven to have a low curative effect.
Keywords: Ocimum basilicum, Cannabis sativus, acne, Extract.
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