Reza Ataee Disfani - Medical Student, Student Research Committee, Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences, Sabzevar, Iran
Fereshteh Ghorat - Non-Communicable Diseases Research Center, Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences, Sabzevar, Iran

Introduction: Alcea rosea, commonly known as hollyhock, has been traditionally used for wound healing and its potential wound-healing properties has been a subject of interest. However, the efficacy of Alcea rosea in wound healing has not been systematically reviewed. This systematic review aims to evaluate the effects of Alcea rosea on wound healing.Methods: A systematic search was conducted across electronic databases, including PubMed, Google Scholar, and specialized herbal medicine databases. Studies that investigated the effects of Alcea rosea on wound healing in animal or human models were included. Methodological quality and relevance of the selected studies were assessed using predetermined criteria.Results: This systematic review identified a number of studies examining the effects of Alcea rosea on wound healing. After evaluating the articles, the results showed that Alcea rosea has positive effects on wound healing. Alcea rosea had a positive effect on wound healing, including increased wound closure rate, enhanced collagen deposition, reduced inflammation, and reduced pain in both human and animal studies.Conclusion: The findings of this systematic review suggest that Alcea rosea has potential as a natural remedy for wound healing. Its effects are attributed to its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and tissue-regenerating properties. However, further research, including well-designed randomized controlled trials with larger sample sizes, is needed to confirm these findings and establish standardized protocols for the use of Alcea rosea in wound care

Alcea rosea, hollyhock, wound healing, natural remedy