Research progress of traditional Chinese medicine gel with dual charac-teristics of"unifying medicines and excipient"in diabetic foot ulcer
Diabetic foot ulcers often lead to refractory chronic wounds,and traditional dressings such as gauze are difficult to meet the needs of current clinical treatment.The new"unifying medicines and excipient"traditional Chinese medicine gel has the dual characteristics of treatment and dressing,with pharmacological activities such as anti-inflammatory,anti-ulcer,and wound repair,and can provide a moist environment required for wound repair,with better wound wrapping,excellent biocompatibility,and low toxicity,so as to better meet clinical needs.This article reviews the research progress of traditional Chinese medicine gel with dual characteristics of"unifying medicines and excipient"in wound healing,which provides a basis for the treatment of diabetic foot ulcer and the development of subsequent functional dressings.
Traditional Chinese medicine gelUnifying medicines and excipientWound dressingDiabetic foot ulcerChronic woundReview