Ethnopharmacological Study of Medicinal Plants Used in the Treatment of Skin Burns in the Arab World.

This article focuses on the ethnopharmacological practices of traditional healers in 18 Arab countries for treating skin burns using medicinal plants. A cross-sectional survey of 7,530 participants, including herbalists and plant users, revealed a strong preference for crude extraction methods over maceration and decoction in preparing plant-based remedies. Olive oil was identified as the most commonly used product for its anti-inflammatory and scar-reducing properties, alongside Aloe vera, sesame, Ceratonia siliqua (carob), lavender, potato, cucumber, shea butter, and wheat flour, which are valued for their analgesic and cooling effects. The study establishes the first database of medicinal plants with burn-healing properties in the Arab region, highlighting their potential for developing new bioactive formulations and contributing to ethnobotanical knowledge and conservation efforts.