Advances in Traditional Chinese Medicine for Burn Treatment: Mechanisms, Therapeutic Approaches, and Innovative Preparations
November 2025
in “
Frontiers in Pharmacology
”
TLDR Traditional Chinese Medicine shows promise in burn treatment using key herbs and advanced delivery systems.
This review highlights the significant advancements in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for burn treatment, emphasizing the integration of herbal medicine and innovative preparations. It identifies key herbs such as Arnebia euchroma, Rheum palmatum, and Coptis chinensis, and active ingredients like shikonin and berberine, which have shown potential in treating burns. The paper also discusses the development of advanced drug delivery systems, including hydrogels and nanofibers, which enhance the efficacy of TCM in burn management. Despite these advancements, further research is needed to fully understand the mechanisms of these active ingredients.