Burns are a type of skin injury that occurs due to close contact with a heat
source or corrosive chemicals. The use of natural products to treat burns dates back to
ancient civilizations. This chapter discusses naturally derived products from plants,
animals and fungi sources. The natural origin, chemical composition, burn healing
mechanisms, clinical studies, and used pharmaceutical formulation are also covered.
Keywords: Aloe vera, Areca catechu, Arnebia euchroma, Berberis, Boswellia carterii, Burns, Centella asiatica, Cinnamomum camphora, Healing mechanism, Honey, Hypercium perforaturm, Lawsonia inermis, Malva sylvestris, Melaleuca alternifolia, Myrtus communis, Olea europaea, Plantago major, Propolis, Sacchachitin, Sesamum indicum.
