Wound healing activities of eugenia jambolana lam. Bark extracts in albino rats.

ABSTRACT

Wound healing is physiological process, which takes place by body's natural regenerative capacity. Due to various reasons there may be delay in healing and this prolonged healing may sometimes lead to scar formation. Currently attention has been focused on natural products to prevent infection and to promote healing. In the present study, Eugenia jambolana bark extracts was taken to investigate its wound healing property. Full thickness deep burn wound model in Albino rats, were used to study the healing efficiency. Formulations (10% ointment) of crude ethanolic extract of the Eugenia jambolana bark was applied tropically over thermal wound. It was found that ointment treated rats showed accelerated healing than the control. It was observed that 10% extract of the Eugenia jambolana bark has progressive effects on wound healing in the experimental groups. This study suggests that Eugenia jambolana bark powder could be developed as a therapeutic agent for wound healing.