Chitosan-Based Herbal Dressings: Exploring the Potential of Canarium ovatum for Diabetic Wound Healing
Document Types
Paper Presentation
Research Theme (for Paper Presentation and Poster Presentation submissions only)
Food, Nutrition, and Health (FNH)
School Name
De La Salle University, Manila
Track or Strand
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)
Research Advisor (Last Name, First Name, Middle Initial)
Choi, Angelo Earvin S. and Sta. Agueda, Joseph Rey
Start Date
25-6-2026 10:30 AM
End Date
25-6-2026 12:00 PM
Zoom Link/ Room Assignment
Online - https://zoom.us/j/91936856247?pwd=oCMfMsh44I2wb0dYsEgoInDJy59bOq.1 Meeting ID: 919 3685 6247 | Passcode: research
Abstract/Executive Summary
Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a rapidly growing health concern, disproportionately affecting low and middle-income countries due to socioeconomic and healthcare constraints. Diabetic foot ulcers are among the most severe complications of DM, leading to impaired wound healing and reduced quality of life, highlighting the need for accessible and effective wound-dressing alternatives. This review paper employs a thematic analysis to consolidate related literature on chitosan-based hydrogels and Canarium ovatum Engl. as a sustainable option for diabetic wound healing. Data were gathered from recognized journals, articles, and academic papers focusing on the phytoconstituents of C. ovatum and the properties of biopolymer-based herbal dressings. Results showed that the synergistic effect of these dressings improves diabetic wound healing through its antibacterial, antimicrobial, antioxidant, and tissue-regenerating properties. These findings lay the foundation for the potential of C. ovatum-loaded chitosan hydrogels as a sustainable and effective therapeutic intervention.
Keywords
antioxidant; biopolymers; diabetes; flavonoids; pili
Initial Consent for Publication
yes
Statement of Originality
yes
Chitosan-Based Herbal Dressings: Exploring the Potential of Canarium ovatum for Diabetic Wound Healing
Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a rapidly growing health concern, disproportionately affecting low and middle-income countries due to socioeconomic and healthcare constraints. Diabetic foot ulcers are among the most severe complications of DM, leading to impaired wound healing and reduced quality of life, highlighting the need for accessible and effective wound-dressing alternatives. This review paper employs a thematic analysis to consolidate related literature on chitosan-based hydrogels and Canarium ovatum Engl. as a sustainable option for diabetic wound healing. Data were gathered from recognized journals, articles, and academic papers focusing on the phytoconstituents of C. ovatum and the properties of biopolymer-based herbal dressings. Results showed that the synergistic effect of these dressings improves diabetic wound healing through its antibacterial, antimicrobial, antioxidant, and tissue-regenerating properties. These findings lay the foundation for the potential of C. ovatum-loaded chitosan hydrogels as a sustainable and effective therapeutic intervention.
https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/conf_shsrescon/2026/BoA_FNH/3