calendula and Chronic-Disease

Venous ulcers (ulcus cruris venosum) are a common chronic disease that requires continuing treatment and significantly influences a patient's way of life. The therapeutic effects of the ointment Herbadermal on epithelialization and microbial flora of venous ulcers in 25 patients (10 men and 15 women) were tested over a 7-week period. The major components of the ointment are extracts of garlic, St. John's wort, and calendula.. The patients were over 18 years of age, with ulceration of the lower leg no longer than 2 months or recurrent ulceration during the last 6 months. The involved patients did not use any other phytomedicines or supportive therapies. Parameters were evaluated before the treatment and every 2 weeks during the period of 7 weeks. The total treatment response was evaluated on the basis of epithelialization, granulation, fibrin deposits, exudation, and edema.. The percentage of epithelialization was 99.1% after 7 weeks, without significant effects on the microbial flora.. This combination of extracts can be recommended as topical treatment for wound healing because of its epithelizing, anti-erythematous, and anti-edematous properties.

Topics: Aged; Calendula; Chronic Disease; Female; Garlic; Humans; Hypericum; Male; Ointments; Pilot Projects; Plant Extracts; Prospective Studies; Treatment Outcome; Varicose Ulcer; Wound Healing

The results of the use of traditional and modern methods of periodontal diseases treatment in clinic show the highest effect of calendula immobilized on polysorb in the nearest period after treatment and later.

Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Calendula; Chronic Disease; Drug Therapy, Combination; Female; Gingiva; Gingivitis; Humans; Male; Phytotherapy; Plant Preparations; Treatment Outcome