Antibacterial polysaccharide-based hydrogel dressing containing plant essential oil for burn wound healing.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Polysaccharide-based hydrogels have been developed for many years to treat burn wounds. Essential oils extracted from aromatic plants generally exhibit superior biological activity, especially antibacterial properties. Studies have shown that antibacterial hydrogels mixed with essential oils have great potential for burn wound healing. This study aimed to develop an antibacterial polysaccharide-based hydrogel with essential oil for burn skin repair.

Methods

Eucalyptus essential oil (EEO), ginger essential oil (GEO) and cumin essential oil (CEO) were employed for the preparation of effective antibacterial hydrogels physically crosslinked by carboxymethyl chitosan (CMC) and carbomer 940 (CBM). Composite hydrogels were prepared and characterized using antimicrobial a

SUBMITTER: Wang H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8693078 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature