Advancements in Ethnobotanical Sciences 2 3 2026 09 30 Native Medicinal Plant Flora of Iran Used for Infected Wounds: An Ethnobotanical Review 17 30 10.34172/jaebs.2026.17 EN Masoumeh Tahmasbi https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3035-1042 Mahsa Keshvarial https://orcid.org/0009-0006-1184-354X REVIEW 10.34172/jaebs.2026.17 2026 06 25 2026 08 30 Infected wounds remain a major health concern amid antimicrobial resistance and treatment-related adverse effects. This review synthesized ethnobotanical evidence on medicinal plants traditionally used in Iran to manage infected wounds and related skin conditions, highlighting their potential as sources of antimicrobial and wound-healing agents. A systematic review was conducted in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. Comprehensive searches were performed in major electronic databases, including Scopus, Web of Science, Google Scholar, the Scientific Information Database (SID), and Magiran, covering publications from 1990 to 2025. After initial screening and eligibility assessment, 27 studies meeting the predefined inclusion criteria were included in the data extraction and analysis. Overall, the dataset comprised 42 species records, representing 38 unique species from 22 families were identified in Iranian ethnobotanical literature for traditional use in the management of infected wounds and other skin lesions. Among the documented preparations, decoctions were the most frequently reported method of use. Leaves and aerial parts were the most commonly used plant parts, while decoction was the predominant traditional preparation method. The findings reveal considerable ethnobotanical diversity in the traditional use of Iran’s native medicinal plants for wound-related conditions. These records may help prioritize promising species and bioactive compounds for further research. However, traditional use does not establish efficacy or safety; rigorous phytochemical, pharmacological, toxicological, and clinical studies are needed to determine their therapeutic potential.