Table 2.
A partial summary of various plant-derived treatments used for the management of infectious dermatological conditions
| Botanicals | Pharmacological claims |
|---|---|
| Achyranthes aspera (Amaranthaceae) | Traditionally used for the management of scabies |
| Allium cepa (Liliaceae) | Management of fungi-associated skin diseases |
| Aloe vera (Xanthorrhoeaceae) | Antibacterial and antifungal properties |
| Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis; Cupressaceae) | Treatment of verruca vulgaris |
| Beard lichen (Usnea barbata; Parmeliaceae) | Antibacterial activity against gram-positive bacteria |
| Cannabis sativa (Cannabaceae) | Crushed leaves used for the management of scabies |
| Celandine (Chelidonium majus; Papaveraceae) | Treatment of warts |
| Coriandrum sativum (coriander oil; Apiaceae) | Antibacterial properties; treatment of inflammatory skin conditions with bacterial colonization |
| Echinacea purpurea, Echinacea angustifolia (Asteraceae) | Traditional oral remedies for warts |
| Epigallocatechin gallate (standard green tea extract; Theaceae) | Management of external genital or perianal warts |
| Eucalyptus globulus (Myrtaceae) | Management of facial demodicosis |
| Eucalyptus pauciflora (essential oil of snow gum; Myrtaceae) | Strong antifungal activities against a broad-spectrum funding including dermatophytes |
| Euphorbia wallichii, Euphorbia hirta, Euphorbia tirucalli (Euphorbiaceae) | Activity against gram-positive bacteria and fungi |
| Ficus carica, Ficus racemosa, Ficus benghalensis (Moraceae) | Management of warts and scabies |
| Garlic (Allium sativum; Amaryllidaceae) | Key active ingredient (ajoene) possess antifungal properties |
| Hyperforin (Hypericum perforatum [Saint John's wort]); Clusiaceae) | Antibacterial activity against gram-positive bacteria |
| Japanese herbal medicine (Kampo medicine) | Antibacterial against Propionibacterium acnes, Staphylococcus epidermis, and Staphylococcus aureus |
| Lawsonia inermis (Lythraceae) | Treatment of impetigo |
| Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis; Lamiaceae) | Antiviral properties |
| Leptospermum scoparium (Myrtaceae) | Antibacterial, antifungal, and anti-inflammatory properties |
| Mangifera indica (Anacardiaceae) | Treatment of scabies |
| Melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree oil; Myrtaceae) | Antibacterial, antifungal, and antiparasitic properties |
| Olibanum (Boswellia serrata; Burseraceae) | Antibacterial activity against gram-positive bacteria |
| Plumbago zeylanica (Plumbaginaceae) | Treatment of ringworm |
| Podophyllotoxin (Podophyllum peltatum; Berberidaceae) | Management of condyloma acuminata (anogenital wart) |
| Rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary oil; Labiatae) | Antibacterial activity against gram-positive bacteria |
| Sage (Salvia officinalis; Lamiaceae) | Antibacterial activity against gram-positive bacteria |
| Sarcococca (Caesalpiniaceae) | Treatment of scabies and tinea pedis |
| Siberian ginseng (Eleutherococcus senticosus; Araliaceae) | Traditional oral remedies for warts |
| Melaleuca alternifolia (Myrtaceae) | Activity against bacterial, viral, fungal, and protozoal infections affecting skin |
| Thyme vulgaris (Lamiaceae) | Treatment of bacterial skin infections |