Evidence supporting the use of: Zinc
For the health condition: Burns and Scalds
Synopsis
Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 3
Zinc is scientifically recognized as an important micronutrient in wound healing, including in the context of burns and scalds. Multiple studies have demonstrated that zinc plays a crucial role in cellular proliferation, immune response, and the synthesis of collagen, all of which are essential processes in skin repair. Zinc deficiency has been linked to delayed wound healing, and supplementation can improve outcomes in individuals with low zinc levels. Topical zinc formulations (such as zinc oxide creams) have been traditionally used to promote wound healing by providing a moist environment, reducing inflammation, and protecting the wound from infection. Clinical trials and animal studies have shown that both oral and topical zinc can reduce healing time and decrease the risk of infection in burn wounds, although results are variable and more robust, large-scale human studies are needed. However, while there is scientific evidence to support zinc's use in wound and burn care, it is most effective in cases where a deficiency exists or there is a specific indication for increased zinc needs. Routine supplementation in individuals with normal zinc status is less clearly beneficial, and excessive zinc can interfere with healing or cause toxicity. Therefore, zinc is scientifically justified as an adjunct in the management of burns and scalds, with a moderate level of evidence supporting its use, particularly in populations at risk of deficiency.
Other ingredients used for Burns and Scalds
Aloe veraamino acids
green chiretta
annatto
bamboo
basil
beeswax
myrobalan
beta caryophyllene
betel
bisabolol
black cumin
black walnut
blackberry
Indian frankincense
bromelain
bасора
carrot
chamomile
clove
coating
coconut milk
cucumber
turmeric
curcumin
echinacea purpurea
garlic bulb
glycerin
gooseberry
gotu kola
onion
hemp oil
hyaluronic acid
Indian gum arabic tree
Indian tinospora
iodine
honeysuckle
Japanese sophora
jujube
L-glutamine
marshmallow
moringa
mustard seed
ornithine alpha-ketoglutarate
papain
parsley
phenolic compounds
plantain
protease
purified silver
quail egg
rhizome
rosemary
sage
schizonepeta
scrophularia root
selenium
silicon
slippery elm bark
sphaeranthus indicus
thyme
vitamin A
vitamin C
water
zinc
bentonite
yellow root
squawvine
parthenium
chickweed
typhonium
papaya
shen-chu
mugwort
Indian bael
neem tree
nut grass
alpinia galangal
clerodendrum indicum
hedychium spicatum
pistacia integerrima gall
commiphora
paederia foetida
tinospora cordifolia
blackboard tree
caesalpinia crista
chaff flower
peony
Szechuan lovage
boxthorne
goldenrod
yarrow
buckthorn
moss
myrrh
solomon's seal
siler root
dioscorea
dodder
fern
sweet flag
hyacinth bean
sweetgums
morinda
oriental arborvitae
zanthoxylum
birch
couch grass
sheep's sorrel
queen of the meadow
assam indigo
fulvic acid
eucalyptus
camphor oil
menthol oil
aster root
wood betony
paw paw
white oak
herbal blend (proprietary)
melaleuca alternifolia
indigo leaves
cayenne pepper
geranium
arnica
sea salt
Avens
Akebia
Animal Tissue
Asiaticoside
Ardisia
Acacia
Agave
Agrimony
Antirrhinum majus
Achyranthes
Anamu
Alchornea
Albizia
Alchemilla
Aconite
Ajuga
Aucubin
Anserina
Albumin
Aerva lanata
American Liverleaf
Asam gelugor
Allantoin
Alkanet
Alsonia scholaris
Agrimonia pilosa
Asteracea
Acemannan
Argan nut oil
Abuta
Alkanna
Allium tuberosum
Alstonia macrophylla
Amor seco
Arani
Bee Propolis
Betony
Bermuda Grass
Babchi
Bai Ji
Baliospermum
Baphicacanthus cusia
Bidens pilosa
Black spruce
Blackthorn
Broussonetia
Blubber oil
Blepharis
Balsam
Bishop's Weed
Bayleaf
Blackbrush
Butea monosperma
Barleria
Big Quaking Grass
Bitter Grass
Bougainvillea
Brazilian peppertree
Bael
Benzoin
Begonia fimbristipula
Bindweed
Baccharoides anthelmintica
Banyan
Bletilla
Bee products
Barbary matrimony vine
Black Nightshade
Bombax
Borassus Palm
Borassus aethiopum
Babassu
Black root
banana
Bassia scoparia
Boerhavia diffusa
Borneol
Comfrey
Coconut
Centella triterpenes
Candleberry
Chinese Silkvine
Curry leaf
Caryophyllene
Calendula
Casearia esculenta
Monkey Flower
Chinese Mountain Ant
Calotropis gigantea
Clerodendrum trichotomum
Cucurbita
Colloidal Silver
Chlorophyllin
coconut oil
Cactus
Cape Aloe
Capillary Artemisia
Cinquefoil
Cyathula
Cattail
Curcuminoid
Cajuput
Chinese Raisintree
Chlorophytum
Common Thatching grass
Cowherb
Curcumen
Centella asiatica
Celandine
Ceylon Leadwort
Cedar
Campylandra fimbriata
Centipeda
Curcuma
Carrapichinho
Cedrus libani
Cosmos
Cynodon dactylon
Chiococca alba
Catkin
Costus
Cocklebur
Castor Oil
Carthamus
Copaiba Oil
Cynanchum
Celosia
Clerodendrum indicum
Calyptridium umbellatum
Casearia sylvestris
Chrysophanics
Chondrus
Dianthus
Didymocarpus
DIVI-DIVI
Dragon's Blood
Devil's Club
Dianthrone
Dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO)
Davilla rugosa
Dichrostachys glomerata
Epidermal Growth Factor
European Elder
Erigeron
Elephant Vine
Eupolyphaga sinensis
Erodium cicutarium
English Horsemint
Eclipta
English Elm
Echinacea
Emu Oil
Elaeagnus glabra
Essential Oil Blend
Elephant's Head
Euphorbia
European-Five Finger Grass
Elemi
Embelia
Eugenol
Flueggea suffruticosa
Fomes fomentarius
Fang-Feng
Ficus religiosa
Fungus
Ficus simplicissima
Fleabane
Fringed Pink
Frankincense
Fireweed
fibroblast growth factor
Fir
Goldthread
Genipap
Gnaphalium
Glycerite
Guava
Garlic
Growth factors
Genipa americana
Golden Eye-grass
Giant Blazingstar
Glechoma hederacea
Gallotannin
Gardenia jasminoides
Ghatti
Galbanum
Golden Shower Tree
Golden Willow
Guazuma ulmifolia
Heartsease
Hygrophila
Honey
Heal-All
Homalomena
Houttuynia
Hydrocolloid
Helicteres isora
Henna
Herb Robert
Himalaya Berry
Horsemint
Huang Hua
Indian Nightshade
iridoids
Iridoid glycosides
Indian Coraltree
Immortelle
Indian Kinotree
Indian Fagonia
Jojoba Oil
Joe-Pye
Jungli-bean
Jessica's Sticktight
Kigelia africana
Kokilaksha
Kalanchoe pinnatum
Loquat
Lacquertree
Lebbek
Lesser speargrass
Lilium polyphyllum
Litsea
Linden
Lichen
Laggera pterodonta
Lophira lanceolata
Luffa
Lodhtree
Lavandin
lac resin
Lotus
Lycopodium
Lygodium
Labrador Tea
Leptadenia
Lantana camara
Large-Leaved Linden
Leptospermum scoparium
Lily
Little ironweed
Loranthus
Labdanum
Mesua
Mezoneuron benthamianum
Marsh Tea
Mallow
Mucilage
Melia
Monoterpenes
Malva sylvestris
Matico
Mountain mahogany
Matapalo Tree
Momordica
Mahonia
Microtea debilis
Milkweed
Morning Glory
Marigold
Manchurian Thorn
Manzanita
Microcos
Macaranga indica
Nardostachys
Naphthoquinones
Nigella Seed
Nymphaea nouchali
Nimbidin
Oak
Ocotillo
Oroxylum indicum
Osha
Onosma bracteatum
Orchid
Oxystelma
Propolis
Phyllanthus
Purple Tephrosia
Phragmites
Psacalium peltatum
Povidone
Pagoda Tree
Plantago
Pluchea
Potato
Pepper Bark Tree
Poplar
Prunus
Pentacyclic triterpenoids
Paris polyphylla
Panthenol
Polyacrylate
Pyrrosia
Pentatropis capensis
portulaca
Plumbago zeylanica
Polygonatum
Patrinia
Poppy
Physalis angulata
Poloxamer
Petiveria
Plectranthus amboinicus
Potentilla
Peptides
Rue
Red Alder
Resin
Red Soapwort
Rubber Rabbitbrush
Red Spiderling
Rubia yunnanensis
Rosa laevigata
Reed Herb
Rhus glabra
Ricinoleic acid
Sanicle
Spilanthes
Sichuan Lovage
Sicklepod
Silkmoth
Sophora
Sesbania
Speedwell
Spanish Needle
Sausage Tree
Scoparia dulcis
Sete sangrias
Smartweed
Soft rush
Solanaceae
Shikonin
Self-Heal
Smooth Alder
Sweet Annie
Spikenard
Sangre de Grado
Salvia
Sensitive Plant
Snakeroot
Sericin
Southern Tsangshu
Solanum indicum
Sanguisorba
Sickle-leaf hare's ear
Silk protein
Samphire
Southernwood
Sarivan
Slippery Elm
Sagebrush
Sarcandra glabra
Semiaquilegia
Soapberry
Spiny Restharrow
Stellaria dichotoma
Sida cordifolia
Sandalwood
Scabrous Gentian
Sapindus mukorossi
Semecarpus anacardium
Stereospermum
Stachytarpheta cayennensis
Sumac
Sulfur
Storax
Sandy Everlasting
Terminalia
Terpenoids
Tea
Thymoquinone
Tillandsia
Tannins
Terpinen-4-ol
Thymus
Tamaricaceae
Triterpenes
Tayuya
Tubbeflower
Takuna
Thaumatococcus daniellii
Turtle Head
Tansy
Tulbaghia
Tea Tree Oil
Tagetes
Ulmus
Vervain
Violet
Verbascoside
Viola
Wax Gourd
Whiteweed
Wrightia tinctoria
Witch Hazel
Water Pepper
Willow
Wulinshen
Weak Jumby Pepper
Waltheria ovata
Winter Begonia
Winter Savory
Yuzu
Yerba buena
Yerba Mansa
Yellow-Fruit Nightshade
Zucchini
Zingiberene
Zedoary
Other health conditions supported by zinc
AbrasionsAcne
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
Aging (prevention)
Alcoholism
Anemia
Anorexia
Antibiotics (alternatives to)
Anxiety
Anxiety Disorders
Appetite (deficient)
Arthritis
Athlete's Foot
Attention Deficit Disorder
Autism
Autoimmune Disorders
Benign Prostate Hyperplasia
Birth Defects (prevention)
Bites and Stings
Blisters
Body Building
Body Odor
Boils
Broken Bones
Bruises (healing)
Bulimia
Burns and Scalds
Calcium Deficiency
Cancer (natural therapy for)
Cancer (prevention)
Cancer Treatment (reducing side effects)
Canker Sores
Carbuncles
Cardiovascular Disease
Cartilage Damage
Cataracts
Celiac Disease
Cervical Dysplasia
Chemotherapy (reducing side effects)
Cholera
Cirrhosis of the Liver
Cold Sores
Colds (antiviral)
Colds (decongestant)
Colds (general)
Colds (prevention)
Colds (with fever)
Colitis
Concentration (poor)
Congestion
Congestive Heart Failure
Conjunctivitis
Contagious Diseases
Convalescence
Copper Toxicity
Cough (damp)
Cough (dry)
Cough (general)
Cough (spastic)
Cradle Cap
Cramps (menstrual)
Crohn's Disease
Cuts
Cystic Fibrosis
Dandruff
Debility
Dehydration
Depression
Dermatitis
Diabetes
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diaper Rash
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Duodenal Ulcers
Dysentery
Eczema
Endometriosis
Energy (lack of)
Enteritis
Epstein Barr Virus
Erectile Dysfunction
Exercise
Eye Infections
Eye Problems
Eyes (red or itching)
Eyes (spots before)
Eyesight (poor)
Failure to Thrive
Fat Metabolism (poor)
Fatty Liver Disease
Fibrosis
Fingernails (weak or brittle)
Foot Odor
Free Radical Damage
Gastritis
Giardia
Gingivitis
Hair (loss or thinning)
Hair Care (general)
Halitosis
Hashimoto's Disease
Hearing Loss
Heart (weakness)
Heavy Metal Poisoning
Hemochromatosis
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis
Herpes
Hypothyroid
Impetigo
Infection
Infection (bacterial)
Infection (viral)
Infertility
Inflammation
Inflammatory Bowel Disorders
Influenza
Injuries
Insomnia
Irritability
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Itching
Itching (rectal)
Jock Itch
Labor and Delivery
Lead Poisoning
Leaky Gut Syndrome
Leprosy
Lesions
Leucorrhea
Liver Detoxification
Lupus
Macular Degeneration
Mastitis
Measles
Memory and Brain Function
Menorrhagia
Menstrual Irregularity
Mental Illness
Metabolic Syndrome
Migraine
Miscarriage (prevention)
Mononucleosis
Mood Swings
Nerve Damage
Nervous Exhaustion
Night Blindness
Nursing
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Oral Surgery
Osteoporosis
Pancreatitis
PMS (general)
PMS Type A
PMS Type C
PMS Type D
PMS Type H
PMS Type P
PMS Type S
Pneumonia
Poison Ivy or Oak
Post Partum Depression
Post Partum Weakness
Pregnancy (herbs and supplements for)
Premature Ejaculation
Progesterone (low)
Prostatitis
Protein Digestion (poor)
Psoriasis
Puberty (hormone balancer)
Rashes and Hives
Rhinitis
Rosacea
Scars / Scar Tissue
Schizophrenia
Scratches and Abrasions
Seborrhea
Sex Drive (low)
Shingles
Sickle Cell Anemia
Sinus Infection
Skin (dry and/or flaky)
Skin (infections)
Skin (oily)
Skin Care (general)
Sleep (restless and disturbed)
Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth
Smell (loss of)
Sore or Geographic Tongue
Sore Throat
Stress
Stye
Sugar Cravings
Sunburn
Surgery (healing from)
Surgery (preparation for)
Syphilis
Teeth (loose)
Testosterone (low)
Thinking (cloudy)
Tickle in Throat
Tonsillitis
Tooth Decay
Toxemia
Triglycerides (high)
Tuberculosis
Ulcerations (external)
Ulcers
Vitiligo
Warts
Wasting
Worry
Wounds and Sores
Products containing zinc
Nature's Sunshine Love and Peas (Sugar Free)
Nature's Sunshine 5-HTP Power
Nature's Sunshine Adrenal Support
Nature's Sunshine AnxiousLess
Nature's Sunshine AnxiousLess
Nature's Sunshine Bowel Detox
Nature's Sunshine Calcium-Magnesium (SynerPro)
Nature's Sunshine Candida Clear
Nature's Sunshine Cellular Energy
Nature's Sunshine Children's Elderberry Immune
Nature's Sunshine Children's MultiVitamin & Mineral
Nature's Sunshine Defense Maintenance
Nature's Sunshine Dieter's Cleanse
Nature's Sunshine Glandular System
Nature's Sunshine Love and Peas
Nature's Sunshine Master Gland Formula®
Nature's Sunshine Mega-Chel
Nature's Sunshine Men's Formula (With Lycopene)
Nature's Sunshine MultiVitamin & Mineral (SynerPro)
Nature's Sunshine MultiVitamin & Mineral (Time Release)
Nature's Sunshine Natural Changes
Nature's Sunshine Nature's Prenatal
Nature's Sunshine Nature's Harvest
Nature's Sunshine Perfect Eyes
Nature's Sunshine Power Greens
Nature's Sunshine Power Greens To-Go
Nature's Sunshine Power Meal
Nature's Sunshine Power Meal
Nature's Sunshine Skeletal Strength
Nature's Sunshine Solstic Twenty-Four
Nature's Sunshine Solstic Immune
Nature's Sunshine Structural System (30 Day Program)
Nature's Sunshine Super Supplemental
Nature's Sunshine Super Supplemental (Without Iron)
Nature's Sunshine Super Trio
Nature's Sunshine Target TS-II Formula
Nature's Sunshine Thyroid Support
Nature's Sunshine Ultrabiome DTX
Nature's Sunshine VitaWave
Nature's Sunshine Yeast/Fungal Detox
Nature's Sunshine Zinc
Nature's Sunshine Zinc Lozenge
