Abstract
Ranunculus arvensis (corn buttercup) is a plant species of the genus Ranunculus that is frequently used in the Far East to treat rheumatic diseases and several dermatological disorders. In Turkey, the plant is seen in the eastern and southeastern Anatolian highlands, which are underdeveloped areas of the country. Herein, we report three patients who used Ranunculus arvensis for the treatment of arthralgia and osteoarthritis. A distinctive phytodermatitis developed on the right thumb in one patient (48-year-old male), on the anterior aspect of both knees in another patient (70-year-old female) and all around both knees in a third (59-year-old female). The patients were treated with topical antibiotics and daily wound dressing, and none of them experienced any complications. Ranunculus arvensis was confirmed as the cause of the phytodermatitis in the three cases. Poultices of plants applied to the skin demonstrate beneficial effects on many dermatological and rheumatic diseases; however, they have several adverse effects that should not be ignored. In this study, we also present a review of 25 cases reported in the literature.
Highlights
Burn injuries can be encountered in all ages
When taking into account the mechanisms of chemical burns, it was observed that 4% of cases were caused by the application of herbs used as traditional medication [1]
Ranunculus arvensis is a wild plant traditionally used in the Far East to treat arthritis, asthma, gout, high fever and psoriasis, and is highly allergenic in spring during the flowering period
Summary
Burn injuries can be encountered in all ages. The most common burn injuries among the Turkish population are caused by a variety of causes: fires, scalding substances (i.e., traditional Turkish tea, hot milk, etc.), electricity and chemical agents. When taking into account the mechanisms of chemical burns, it was observed that 4% of cases were caused by the application of herbs used as traditional medication [1]. Despite the advances in medicine, a tendency towards using alternative treatments can be seen in every population, including the Turkish one, and plant application is among the most common methods used in folk medicine. Ranunculus arvensis (a member of the Ranunculaceae family) is a wild plant traditionally used in the Far East to treat arthritis, asthma, gout, high fever and psoriasis, and is highly allergenic in spring during the flowering period. In Turkey, the plant is frequently seen in the high
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