Use of Some Asteraceae Plants for the Treatment of Wounds: From Ethnopharmacological Studies to Scientific Evidences

• Main Authors: Alexsander R. Carvalho (Author), Roseana M. Diniz (Author), Mariela A. M. Suarez (Author), Cristiane S. S. e S. Figueiredo (Author), Adrielle Zagmignan (Author), Marcos A. G. Grisotto (Author), Elizabeth S. Fernandes (Author), Luís C. N. da Silva (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2018-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Severe wounds result in large lesions and/or loss of function of the affected areas. The treatment of wounds has challenged health professionals due to its complexity, especially in patients with chronic diseases (such as diabetes), and the presence of pathogens such as Staphylococcus aureus and Pse...