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This review aims to have deep intensive knowledge about the general description and medicinal uses of Acacia catechu. Catechu is an extract of the wood of the Khair tree. This has been used for centuries throughout the world to treat several diseases. The drug has been in use for the treatment of infection, inflammation, pain management, skin diseases, and wounds. Recent studies have exhibited that this drug contains several phytochemicals that possess antimutagenic activities in cancer cells. The drug has also been used for the treatment of skin non-healing ulcers. This review article has demonstrated the different chemical constituents imparting in the healing of wounds/ulcers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The wound is a break in continuity of skin and mucus membrane. It may arise owing to multiple causes such as mechanical, chemical, and thermal injuries. There are number of treatments available for the acute and chronic wounds but each having its own drawback from the point of view of the reach of below poverty line and common people. Many of them are so much costly that it becomes difficult to adopt them as a mode of treatment, and few others have lesser potency in terms of cure. The aim of this review is to elaborate the properties, pharmacological actions, phytochemical studies, and mechanism of action of the contents of Marham-e-raal which is easily available and affordable. We have taken a deep insight into the Marham-e-raal by collecting and studying the meaningful and scientific data in favor of the same; and made an essential conclusion that it possesses antimicrobial, antiviral, antiseptic, rubefacient, and wound healing properties. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]