Author/Authors :
Khiljee, Sonia Islamia University of Bahawalpur - Department of Pharmacy, Pakistan , Nisar Ur Rehman Islamia University of Bahawalpur - Department of Pharmacy, Pakistan , Khiljee, Tanzila Islamia University of Bahawalpur - Department of Pharmacy, Pakistan , Ahmad, Rao Saeed Islamia University of Bahawalpur - Department of Pharmacy, Pakistan , Khan, Muhammad Yousuf Sargodha university - Department of Pharmacy, Pakistan , Qureshi, Uzair Ahmad Bahawal Victoria Hospital - Quaid-e-Azam Medical College - Department of Dermatology, Pakistan
Abstract :
Use of traditional herbal medicines is very common in Pakistani society. It is more prevalent in villages and Cholistan desert areas where medical facilities are less available, so generally people rely on herbal treatments for their diseases. Mostly herbal remedies are very effective and have fewer side effects. In this review some commonly used herbal remedies for treatment of eczema are discussed. Unfortunately, research on herbal drugs in terms of controlled clinical trials in humans is scanty. Hopefully, clinical research in the herbals opens new avenues in therapeutics