Phytochemical analysis of two Australian native plants and their effects on wound healing

The wound repair process can take place in almost all tissues upon exposure to any destructive stimulus. A wound that exhibits a loss of balance in the normal physiological mechanism of healing is classified as chronic and as such, has become a significant burden to patients and national health services globally. Approximately six million people suffer from chronic wounds worldwide. Annually, Australia spends $27.5 million to provide care for just a single type of chronic wound. More than 60% of the world’s population depend upon medicinal plants. Plants provide a wide range of bioactive compounds that have the potential to be used in pharmaceutical research and drug discovery. This project aims to isolate and identify bioactive compounds from two Australian native plants and determine their wound healing effects.