A bibliometric analysis of five medicinal plants for wound healing

Abstract

The aim of the present study was to perform a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of five medicinal plants (Aloe vera L., Arctium lappa L., Ampelopsis japonica (Thunb.) Makino, Andrographis paniculata (Burm.fil.) Nees and Angelica sinensis (Oliv.) Diels) used in wound healing. The data was retrieved from the Scopus database, known for its wide coverage of scientific literature. The search was limited to the period from 2001 to 2023 to ensure the inclusion of recent and relevant publications. Total 986 papers were noted and later analyzed on VOSviewer and R Studio. The analysis revealed notable variations in the mean number of total citations per article (MeanTCperArt) and the mean number of citations per year (MeanTCperYear) over the studied period. The performance of top authors, universities, and countries was presented, including their dynamics and collaboration networks. Author performance was evaluated based on total publications, citations, h-index, g-index, and m-index. The work of universities and countries were also presented, highlighting their dynamics and collaboration networks. Additionally, a co-word analysis identified key themes and trends across publications, shedding light on evolving areas of focus and emerging topics of interest in the field of wound healing with medicinal plants. The identified themes and trends can guide future research directions and identify gaps in the current knowledge base. This bibliometric analysis highlights the importance of continued research and collaboration in this area, with the aim of increasing the effectiveness of wound healing treatments and improving patient outcomes.