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Traditional herbal medicines aid bone fracture healing by reducing swelling and pain. This ancient practice, relying on medicinal plants, is increasingly recognized globally for its effectiveness and growing popularity.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics and Traumatology
  • Pharmacology and Herbal Medicine
  • Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine

Background:

  • Fracture healing is a complex biological process involving bone marrow cells, stem cells, and vascular components.
  • A significant portion of the global population, particularly in developing nations, relies on traditional herbal medicines.
  • Herbal remedies have a long history of use in various healing practices, including bone setting.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the role of traditional herbal medicines in bone fracture healing.
  • To emphasize the growing global demand and acceptance of alternative therapies, specifically herbal medicines.
  • To underscore the importance of preserving and utilizing traditional knowledge regarding medicinal plants for therapeutic purposes.

Main Methods:

  • Review of traditional healing practices and ethnobotanical knowledge related to fracture management.
  • Analysis of the physiological processes involved in bone fracture healing.
  • Exploration of the increasing global trend towards alternative and complementary medicine.

Main Results:

  • Herbal medicines can effectively reduce swelling, pain, and soreness associated with fractures.
  • These traditional remedies can promote faster functional recovery after bone injury.
  • The global demand for herbal medicines as alternative therapies is steadily increasing.

Conclusions:

  • Herbal medicines offer a viable and effective approach to managing bone fractures.
  • Traditional knowledge of medicinal plants is crucial for developing effective fracture healing strategies.
  • The increasing popularity of herbal medicine signifies a global shift towards natural and complementary treatments.