A history of materials and practices for wound management

From a spiritual vessel to an extremely intricate system, the human body has slowly become less mysterious to us. As civilisation and technology evolved, the teachings, methodology and materials used in the care of both acute and chronic wounds have grown, both in sophistication and in variety. This article provides a brief overview of some of the methods employed by healers throughout history to enhance the wound healing process as well as an overview of current materials available.