Clinical and phytochemical studies of Plantago major in pressure ulcer treatment: A randomized controlled trial. (May 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ghiasian, Masoud; Niroomandi, Zahra; Dastan, Dara; Poorolajal, Jalal; Zare, Fateme; Ataei, Sara
• Is Part Of: Complementary therapies in clinical practice. Volume 43(2021)
• Publication Date: 2021-05
• Subjects: Plantago major -- Pressure ulcer -- Stroke -- Folk medicine -- Quercetin -- HPLC; Integrative medicine -- Periodicals; Integrative medicine -- Research -- Periodicals; Alternative medicine -- Periodicals; 615.5
• DOI: 10.1016/j.ctcp.2021.101325
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1744-3881

Abstract

Abstract: Background: Plantago major L. is used by local people to improve various wounds and lesions such as pressure ulcer. In this study, the therapeutic effects of P. major topical formulation on the stage 1 pressure ulcer in patients have been investigated. Materials and methods: This randomized triple blind clinical trial study was performed on 130 patients. During the 14 days of study, each of the test and control groups was checked according to check list. Also the topical formulation was standardized by HPLC based on the amount of quercetin. Results: The findings of this study indicated a significant difference in resolution of the damage between the test and control groups. Topical formulation was standardized by HPLC based on the quercetin (1.88 mg/100g) and no side effects associated with this topical formulation was found. Conclusion: The results confirmed the traditional use of P. major in resolution of the damage. Clinical trial id: (IRCT201609209014N117). Graphical abstract: Image 1 Highlights: This randomized triple blind clinical trial study was performed on 130 patients. The p-value less than 0.05 was considered statically significant. In final, the test and control group have a 96% and 73% improvement, respectively. No side effects associated with P. major topical formulation were found. Topical formulation was standardized by HPLC based on the quercetin.