Herbal Polymer-Infused Hydrogel Dressings for Enhanced Wound Healing

Abstract

This chapter explains the role and development of herbal-infused hydrogels in wound healing. This discussion starts with wounds; the wound healing mechanism and factors affecting wound healing and then focuses on the development of wound dressing from the ancient period. It also covers the evolution, and specialized characteristics. Hydrogels are classified based on composition, cross-linking, and functions. This chapter also explains the incorporation of herbal compounds into hydrogels. This chapter shows hydrogel development over the years in wound healing, even though it has challenges that will reduce by future innovation such as development of smart hydrogels in wound management.