Acknowledging the use of botanicals to treat diabetic foot ulcer during the 21<sup>st</sup> century: A systematic review
Illora Narzary, Amit Swarnakar, Mrinal Kalita, Sushil Kumar Middha, Talambedu Usha, Dinesh Babu, Banjai Mochahary, Sudem Brahma, Jangila Basumatary, Arvind Kumar Goyal
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) is a serious health issue of diabetes mellitus that affects innumerable people worldwide. Management and treatment of this complication are challenging, especially for those whose immune system is weak. AIM: To discuss the plants and their parts used to heal DFU, along with the mode of their administration in diabetic patients. METHODS: The original articles on "the plants for the treatment of DFU" studied in clinical cases only were obtained from various bibliographic databases using different keywords. RESULTS: ). CONCLUSION: The validation of mechanisms of action underlying these phytocompounds contributing to the management of DFU can aid in our better understanding of creating efficient treatment options for DFU and its associated problems.