Therapeutic potential of topical naturopathic remedies in otorhinolaryngology

Abstract

Introduction. Тhe search for drugs that accelerate the process of resolving post-traumatic reactive changes, which have both sufficient anti-edema and anti-inflammatory effects, and reparative properties, is relevant.Goal of reserch. The purpose of this review is to find a means to speed wound healing after nasal traumas.Materials and methods. The researchers conducted an analysis of scientific research data to evaluate the efficacy of naturopathic mountain arnica-based remedies for the treatment of patients with an external nose trauma accompanied by the formation of edema, hematoma of lateral nasal wall and/or skin abrasions of external nose.Results. This work shows that topical plant remedies based on Аrnicamontana has a pronounced anti-inflammatory and antiedema effect, comparable to the traditionally used for this purpose heparin-containing ointments and gels. However, unlike the latter, products based on Arnica montana have a pronounced wound- healing effect, which allows to significantly reduce the time to resolve traumatic injuries of the skin of the external nose. The analysis of the work also demonstrates the absence of adverse reactions when using this drug.Conclusion. The obtained data allow us to recommend topical naturpathic remedies based on Arnicamontana for use as a firstchoice drug for wound healing after nasal traumas. In addition, the drug is effective in the complex treatment of patients with nasal trauma requiring surgical intervention: at the preoperative stage - to reduce post-traumatic reactions and prepare for surgery, and at the postoperative stage - for the early recovery, reducing edema and inflammation.