Abstract
Acalypha langinia is a well-known plant in the traditional medicine. Based on its traditional use, this plant was selected for evaluation of its wound healing potential. Topical application twice a day for 7 days of 0.05%, 0.1%, 0.2%, 0.4% and 0.5% sterile solution of aqueous extract from leaves of A. langinia significantly increased the healing process.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 286-289 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Fitoterapia |
Volume | 77 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jun 2006 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Acalypha langinia
- Diabetic rats
- Wound healing properties