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Fifty-four medicinal plant species used for traditional wound healing in Southwestern Ethiopia exhibit promising in vitro antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory activities, but require further in vivo validation and safety assessments for clinical translation. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.SYNTHESIS. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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This research aims to systematically review and evaluate the use of medicinal plants for wound healing in Southwestern Ethiopia.

June 8, 2026Phytomedicine PlusOpen Access

Medicinal Plants Used for Wound Healing in Southwestern Ethiopia: Ethnopharmacological Review

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AAAshebir AwokeMizan Tepi University KAKiros Shiferaw AbateMizan Tepi University

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Systematic review evaluates medicinal plants for wound healing in Southwestern Ethiopia, suggesting therapeutic potential and the need for further validation.

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This research aims to systematically review and evaluate the use of medicinal plants for wound healing in Southwestern Ethiopia.
Conducted a PRISMA-guided systematic review using major databases.
Included studies from Jimma, Illu Ababora, Sheka, Kaffa, and Bench-Sheko zones.
Data were analyzed to compute metrics like Use Value (UV) and Frequency of Citation (FC).
Identified 54 species from 45 genera and 33 families, with Asteraceae and Euphorbiaceae most represented.
Leaves (65%) and herbs (46.3%) were predominantly used, primarily for topical applications.
Prominent species showed antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory activities, but most evidence was in vitro with limited toxicological data.

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Awoke et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a265becad53cfb9357c549e https://doi.org/10.1016/j.phyplu.2026.101008

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June 8, 2026Phytomedicine PlusOpen Access

Medicinal Plants Used for Wound Healing in Southwestern Ethiopia: Ethnopharmacological Review

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Authors

AAAshebir AwokeMizan Tepi University KAKiros Shiferaw AbateMizan Tepi University

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Overview

Systematic review evaluates medicinal plants for wound healing in Southwestern Ethiopia, suggesting therapeutic potential and the need for further validation.

Key Points

This research aims to systematically review and evaluate the use of medicinal plants for wound healing in Southwestern Ethiopia.
Conducted a PRISMA-guided systematic review using major databases.
Included studies from Jimma, Illu Ababora, Sheka, Kaffa, and Bench-Sheko zones.
Data were analyzed to compute metrics like Use Value (UV) and Frequency of Citation (FC).
Identified 54 species from 45 genera and 33 families, with Asteraceae and Euphorbiaceae most represented.
Leaves (65%) and herbs (46.3%) were predominantly used, primarily for topical applications.
Prominent species showed antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory activities, but most evidence was in vitro with limited toxicological data.

Cite This Study

Awoke et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a265becad53cfb9357c549e https://doi.org/10.1016/j.phyplu.2026.101008

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