A Systematic Review of Herbal Medicinal Formulas for Skin Disease Treatment with Thai Traditional Medicine Wisdom
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This study is a documentary research. The objective of this study was to study the information on the use of herbs and the structure of herbal medicinal formulas used in the treatment of skin diseases of Thai traditional medicine by searching related researches that have been published in electronic databases during the year 2011 to 2021. The results showed that a total of 133 medicinal formulas were collected, including 262 species. By the way, the most common method is applying (72 recipes). Most of the herbs belong to the family LEGUMINOSAE (14 species). The most common medicinal plant with the frequency of treatment of skin diseases was Khao Yen Nuea (4.20). Most of the herbs are rooted for medicinal purposes (79 species). The flavor of most herbal medicines is astringent (34 species). An overview of the structure of dermatological drug formulas, the most favorable, astringent herbs, followed by drunken herbs. The results of this study could be used to study medicinal herbs for skin diseases. Continuing to develop commercial products add value to Thai herbs and can be used as a guideline for the establishment of herbal medicines to treat skin diseases for Thai traditional medicine
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