Rare Burn Cases Treated Traditionally: Folk Medicine: Review of Eight Cases


Akelma H., Tarikci Klllç E., Karahan Z. A.

Journal of Burn Care and Research, cilt.40, sa.4, ss.520-526, 2019 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 40 Sayı: 4
  • Basım Tarihi: 2019
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1093/jbcr/irz048
  • Dergi Adı: Journal of Burn Care and Research
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.520-526
  • Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

The most common burn injuries in the Turkish population are scalding (traditional Turkish tea, hot milk, liquid food, etc.), electricity, and chemical agents. However, many plants that are used as herbal medicine can also cause adverse effects such as allergic contact dermatitis and burns. Despite advances in medicine, there is a tendency to use alternative treatments as can be seen in every population, including the Turkish population. Plant-based medicines are the most common methods in folk medicine. Although modern treatment methods have been developed, traditional treatment methods are still common in low socio-economic regions. Although some seem to be useful, they can often harm most people.