Herbs and plantsCommon Bugloss — the red root that heals wounds?
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Common bugloss herb is used for coughs, inflammation of the throat and bronchi, and digestive complaints.
- It is also used for skin problems, wounds that are slow to heal, ulcers, and burns.
- It is said to stimulate tissue renewal and reduce inflammation.
What the authors write
Henryk Różański
Indications include coughs, inflammation of the throat and bronchi, pneumonia, and digestive complaints.
„Indications: catarrh of the digestive tract with ulcers, inflammation of the throat and bronchi, pneumonia, tuberculosis, cough; negative, gingivitis, periodontal disease, injuries and chafing of the genitals, anal itching, colitis; dry dermatitis, dry dandruff, psoriatic lesions; skin damage or irritation caused by cosmetic procedures; wounds that are slow to heal, ulcers on the lower legs, dry eczema; abscesses, excessive keratinization of the epidermis, burns, pressure sores; lymphatic swelling/stagnation, swollen lymph nodes; bone fractures with bruising, hematomas, mastitis.”Wskazania: nieżyt przewodu pokarmowego z owrzodzeniami, stany zapalne gardła i oskrzeli, zapalenie płuc, gruźlica, kaszel; ujemny, zapalenie dziąseł, paradontoza, zranienia i odparzenia narządów płciowych, świąd odbytu, zapalenie jelita grubego; suche zapalenie skóry, łupież suchy, zmiany łuszczycowe; zniszczenie lub podrażnienie skóry zabiegami kosmetycznymi; trudno gojące się rany, owrzodzenia podudzi, suche wypryski; ropnie, nadmierna keratynizacja naskórka, oparzenia, odleżyny; obrzęki/zastoje limfatyczne, obrzęk węzłów chłonnych; złamania kości ze stłuczeniem, krwiaki, zapalenie piersi.
Henryk Różański
Indications also include skin problems, wounds that are slow to heal, ulcers, abscesses, burns, and pressure sores.
„Indications: catarrh of the digestive tract with ulcers, inflammation of the throat and bronchi, pneumonia, tuberculosis, cough; negative, gingivitis, periodontal disease, injuries and chafing of the genitals, anal itching, colitis; dry dermatitis, dry dandruff, psoriatic lesions; skin damage or irritation caused by cosmetic procedures; wounds that are slow to heal, ulcers on the lower legs, dry eczema; abscesses, excessive keratinization of the epidermis, burns, pressure sores; lymphatic swelling/stagnation, swollen lymph nodes; bone fractures with bruising, hematomas, mastitis.”Wskazania: nieżyt przewodu pokarmowego z owrzodzeniami, stany zapalne gardła i oskrzeli, zapalenie płuc, gruźlica, kaszel; ujemny, zapalenie dziąseł, paradontoza, zranienia i odparzenia narządów płciowych, świąd odbytu, zapalenie jelita grubego; suche zapalenie skóry, łupież suchy, zmiany łuszczycowe; zniszczenie lub podrażnienie skóry zabiegami kosmetycznymi; trudno gojące się rany, owrzodzenia podudzi, suche wypryski; ropnie, nadmierna keratynizacja naskórka, oparzenia, odleżyny; obrzęki/zastoje limfatyczne, obrzęk węzłów chłonnych; złamania kości ze stłuczeniem, krwiaki, zapalenie piersi.
Henryk Różański
The herb is said to stimulate epithelial regeneration and connective-tissue granulation, soften the epidermis, and reduce inflammation.
„It has medicinal properties similar to comfrey, houndstongue, and blueweed: it stimulates the regeneration of epithelial tissue and the granulation of connective tissue proper, softens the epidermis, improves the nitrogen balance in tissues, and reduces inflammation.
The medicinal material is the flowering herb of common bugloss, and less often its root — Herba, Radix Anchusae = Buglossi.”Ma podobne właściwości lecznicze jak żywokost, ostrzeń, czy krzywoszyj – pobudza regenerację tkanki nabłonkowej, pobudza ziarninowanie tkanki łącznej właściwej, zmiękcza naskórek, poprawia bilans azotowy tkanek, hamuje stan zapalny.
Surowcem jest kwitnące ziele farbownika, rzadziej korzeń farbownika – Herba, Radix Anchusae = Buglossi.
Research from PubMed · Europe PMC
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Total number of studies on this topic in PubMed: 54.
In rats, topical application of common bugloss herb extract accelerated wound healing.
Aim of the study: Wound healing is an intricate, complicated process that needs special attention because of its related complications that may occur if not treated properly or because of therapeutic insufficiency. Common bugloss (Anchusa officinalis L.) is a deep-rooted, hairy perennial herb used in folk medicine for numerous human issues, including wound recovery.
Results: Topical application of APEAO caused positive modulation of Transforming Growth Factor Beta 1 (angiogenesis) in recovered skin, indicating elevated tissue growth and faster wound-healing action. Moreover, APEAO treatment caused a significant elevation in tissue antioxidants (Superoxide dismutase, glutathione peroxidase, and catalyze) and hydroxyproline (collagen) content, lowering Malondialdehyde levels compared to vehicle rats. Serum inflammatory chemicals (Transforming growth factor α, Interlukin-6, and Interlukin-10) were significantly modulated following APEAO application. The outcomes revealed significant tissue regeneration potentials of APEAO exhibited by its modulatory actions on several cellular processes, which could serve as scientific evidence for future investigation regarding the production of potent pharmaceuticals for faster wound contraction.
Money for the studynot stated
Do the authors have ties to companies?not stated
Did a manufacturer help with the study?unknown
Type of studyanimal study
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In a laboratory study, extract from the aerial parts of common bugloss showed antioxidant, antibacterial, and antifungal effects.
Aim of the study: The main objective of the study is to evaluate the antioxidant, anticancer, and antimicrobial activities of Anchusa officinalis L. in vitro and in silico.
Results: The methanol extract increased the expression of caspase mRNA and Bax mRNA levels when compared to the control experiment (p < .05). The conclusions, A. officinalis L. aerial parts extract exhibited antibacterial, antifungal, and antioxidant activities.
Money for the studyuniversity or foundation · King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Do the authors have ties to companies?not stated
Did a manufacturer help with the study?unknown
Type of studylaboratory study (on cells)
“Not stated” does not mean nobody paid — the database does not always record it.
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