A Comprehensive Review on Diagnosis and Management of Diabetic Foot Ulcers with Possible Ayurvedic and Herbal Remedies

Authors : Het TALATİ, Punitkumar BHATT

Pages : 185-194

Doi:10.52794/hujpharm.1167357

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Publication Date : 2023-06-01

Article Type : Review Paper

Abstract :Diabetes, a silent killer and globally renowned disease, has enormously afflicted most parts of the world causing serious health issues to an individual. The aetiology of these ulcers includes high glucose levels, improper foot hygiene, etc. The pathophysiology of diabetic foot ulcers involves oxidative stress to the nerve tissues and other complications leading to loss of sensation in the patient’s feet. Many times, diabetes remains undiagnosed but the foot ulcers can be evaluated by the latest electro-diagnostic, radiological, or vascular studies. Once identified, they can be treated with several topical antibiotics and certain foot assistance methods. Besides allopathic medication, a large number of medicinal plants and phytochemicals are commonly employed as supportive therapy which possesses anti-oxidant, anti-bacterial, and other potent therapeutic properties enhancing the wound healing process as per its physiology and with minimal side effects. Ayurvedic formulations are also widely used in the treatment of diabetic foot wounds. Therefore, the present review aims to address the most commonly used diagnostic methods as well as the treatment of diabetic foot wounds. The article specifically reviews herbal plants Phellodendron chinense, Angelica dahurica, and Moringa oleifera and Ayurvedic formulations like Jatyadi Ghrita and Triphala for their effectiveness in treating diabetic foot remission.
Keywords : Diabetic foot ulcer, Herbal, Ayurveda, Phellodendron chinense, Angelica dahurica