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KMID : 1094720160210030337
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Biotechnology and Bioprocess Engineering
2016 Volume.21 No. 3 p.337 ~ p.354
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Potential dermatological application on Asian plants
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Ariffin Nor Hazwani Mohd
Hasham Rosnani
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Abstract
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Skin diseases are among some of the most common types of health problems faced in Malaysia, as reported by the World Health Organization (WHO). Correspondingly, research into the use of medicinal plants for skin disease treatment has become important. Through the ages, medicinal plants have been used widely to treat a variety of skin diseases. The demand for plant-based medicines is growing, as they are generally considered to be safer and less harmful than conventional allopathic drugs. This article reviews the potential of Asian plants to be epidermal protecting agents. There are eleven remarkable Asian plants that are known for their skin barrier protecting agent properties. Important studies have shown that natural products offer a rich potential source of epidermal protecting agents. Nevertheless, further surveys and clinical evidence are needed to establish the potential of identified species in contributing to the treatment of skin disease, especially atopic eczema.
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KEYWORD
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skin disease, atopic eczema, medicinal plants, epidermal protecting agent
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