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The use of Helichrysum italicum essential oil in virgin coconut oil for wound healing: serial case reports

Dian Pratiwi, Dian Pratiwi, Theresia Santi, Marsia Rusfianti, Linda Julianti Wijayadi

Abstract


Essential oils (EO) have gained importance in therapeutic uses. Scientists have documented their versatile character with antibacterial, antiviral, anti-inflammatory and wound healing effects. Although there are many published reports on the wound healing and antimicrobial activity of Helichrysum italicum (Hi) EO, limited publications could be found for the use of Hi in the treatment of wounds in vivo. Coconut oil has long been used for skin disordersincluding wound healing and microbial infections. We report 4 patients with wound, seen in the dermatology clinic via teleconsultation due to the pandemic in Indonesia. All the wounds were treated with topical Hi 10% in virgin coconut oil (VCO), 3 (three) times a day for 7 days to 28 days until the wound completely healed. All cases showed good wound healing with no secondary infection. No skin reactions nor irritation were seen at the wound area during the wound healing process. The use of 10% Hi EO in VCO for wound care in this case report showed a good result. It brought the benefit of antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and promote wound healing making it an ideal alternative therapy for wound healing, thus deserving further studies.

Keywords


Helichrysum italicum; virgin coconut oil; essential oil; wound healing; alternative therapy

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DOI: 10.24815/jks.v22i2.25160

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