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Aloe vera: A Medicinal Plant Used in Skin Wound Healing
Jiaheng Liang1, Longlong Cui1, Jiankang Li1
1School of Life Science, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, P.R. China.
Abstract:
Skin injury is a major problem threatening human physical and mental health, and how to promote wound healing has been the focus. Developing new wound dressings is an important strategy in skin regeneration. Aloe vera is a medicinal plant with a long history, complex constituents, and various pharmacological activities. Many studies have shown that A. vera plays an important role in promoting wound healing. Adding A. vera to wound dressing has become an ideal way. This review will describe the process of skin injury and wound healing and analyze the role of A. vera in wound healing. In addition, the types of wound dressing and the applications of A. vera in wound dressing will be discussed.
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