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sarcocolla — Definition

Sarkokola / sarcocolla
Sarcoola is a resin that is derived from Astragalus sarcocolla plant, is thought to have wound healing accelerator and anti-inflammatory properties. In traditional medicine, it was used topically for the purpose of cleaning wounds and supporting the formation of granulation tissue. With not being a common area of use in modern medicine, it can still take place in some herbal preparations. The mechanism of action is not fully understood, and the clinical activity is supported with limited evidence.
Turkish
🇹🇷 Sarkokola
English
🇬🇧 sarcocolla
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❓ What is Sarkokola?
Sarkokola; sarcoola is a resin that is derived from Astragalus sarcocolla plant, is thought to have wound healing accelerator and anti-inflammatory properties. In traditional medicine, it was used topically for the purpose of cleaning wounds and supporting the formation of granulation tissue. With not being a common area of use in modern medicine, it can still take place in some herbal preparations. The mechanism of action is not fully understood, and the clinical activity is supported with limited evidence.
❓ What is sarcocolla in Turkish?
The Turkish equivalent of "sarcocolla" is Sarkokola.
❓ Which medical field is Sarkokola related to?
This term belongs to the Drugs category.