Publication Name	World Journal of Diabetes
Manuscript ID	79494
Country	India

Category	Endocrinology & Metabolism
Manuscript Type	Review
Article Title	Current scenario of traditional medicines in the management of diabetic foot ulcers: A review
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Abhijit S Rayate, Basavraj S Nagoba, Sachin S Mumbre, Hardi B Mavani, Ajay M Gavkare and Advait S Deshpande
Funding Agency and Grant Number
Corresponding Author	Basavraj S Nagoba, PhD, Professor, Microbiology, Maharashtra Institute of Medical Sciences & Research (Medical College), Latur –413531, India , Vishwanathpuram, Ambajogai road, Latur, Latur 413531, India. dr_bsnagoba@yahoo.com
Key Words	Diabetic foot infections; Diabetic foot ulcers; Management; Traditional medicines; Topical agents; Wound healing
Core Tip	The chronicity, cost and compliance issues complicate the management of diabetic foot ulcers. These patients prefer traditional medicines with the same cultural base and belief. This article focuses on the role of and results of comparative studies about usage of traditional medicines in managing diabetic ulcers. Topical formulations from Chinese and Ayurved systems, honey, plant products, that are commonly used and studied, will be discussed regarding their observed efficacy in wound healing.
Citation	Rayate AS, Nagoba BS, Mumbre SS, Mavani HB, Gavkare AM, Deshpande AS. Current scenario of traditional medicines in the management of diabetic foot ulcers: A review. World J Diabetes 2023; 14(1): 1-16

Received	2022-08-24 09:38
Peer-Review Started	2022-08-24 09:42
To Make the First Decision
Return for Revision	2022-10-21 21:27
Revised	2022-11-04 10:42
Second Decision	2022-12-02 03:08
Accepted by Journal Editor-in-Chief
Accepted by Company Editor-in-Chief	2022-12-06 14:55
Articles in Press	2022-12-06 14:55
Publication Fee Transferred
Edit the Manuscript by Language Editor	2022-12-25 12:42
Typeset the Manuscript	2023-01-05 13:17

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