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World J Diabetes. Jan 15, 2023; 14(1): 1-16
Published online Jan 15, 2023. doi: 10.4239/wjd.v14.i1.1
Current scenario of traditional medicines in management of diabetic foot ulcers: A review
Abhijit S Rayate, Basavraj S Nagoba, Sachin S Mumbre, Hardi B Mavani, Ajay M Gavkare, Advait S Deshpande
Abhijit S Rayate, Hardi B Mavani, Advait S Deshpande, Department of Surgery, Maharashtra Institute of Medical Sciences & Research (Medical College), Latur 413531, India
Basavraj S Nagoba, Department of Microbiology, Maharashtra Institute of Medical Sciences & Research (Medical College), Latur 413531, India
Sachin S Mumbre, Department of Community Medicine, Ashwini Rural Medical College, Solapur 413006, India
Ajay M Gavkare, Department of Physiology, Maharashtra Institute of Medical Sciences & Research (Medical College), Latur 413531, India
Author contributions: Rayate AS, Mavani HB, Deshpande AS, and Gavkare AM contributed to the literature search, collection of the data, and writing the paper; Mumbre SS and Nagoba BS contributed to the idea behind the manuscript, writing the paper, modification of content, and final approval of the draft.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All the authors report no relevant conflicts of interest for this article.
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Corresponding author: Basavraj S Nagoba, PhD, Professor, Department of Microbiology, Maharashtra Institute of Medical Sciences & Research (Medical College), Vishwanathpuram, Ambajogai Road, Latur 413531, India. dr_bsnagoba@yahoo.com
Received: August 24, 2022
Peer-review started: August 24, 2022
First decision: October 21, 2022
Revised: November 4, 2022
Accepted: December 5, 2022
Article in press: December 5, 2022
Published online: January 15, 2023
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Core Tip

Core Tip: The chronicity, cost, and compliance issues complicate the management of diabetic foot ulcers. These patients prefer traditional medicines with the same cultural base and belief. This article focuses on the role of and results of comparative studies about usage of traditional medicines in managing diabetic ulcers. Topical formulations from Chinese and Ayurved systems, honey, plant products, which are commonly used and studied, will be discussed regarding their observed efficacy in wound healing.