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Histological evaluation of the effect of topical application of curcumin powder and essential oil on skin wound healing
Joint Authors
Muhammad, Nidal Husayn
Ghani, Ban A.
Source
Journal of Baghdad College of Dentistry
Issue
Vol. 27, Issue 3 (30 Sep. 2015), pp.58-63, 6 p.
Publisher
University of Baghdad College of Dentistry
Publication Date
2015-09-30
Country of Publication
Iraq
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
Background: Herbal medicine can be called one of the branches of medicine in various forms.
Turmericcurcumin has proved its efficiencies a coloring, flavoring agent and has been traditionally used in medicine, exhibiting remarkable anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
The varied biological properties of curcumin and lack of toxicity even when administered at higher doses makes it attractive to explore its use in various disorders like diseases of skin.
It is good potential agent for wound healing.
Materials and methods: Sixty four new Zealand rabbits were used in this study ,they were divided into four groups,each group was subdivided as follows: Experimental groups(8 rabbits) right facial side of animals for essential oil application and left facial side animals for curcumin powder application, 8 animals as control group(right facial sides) .Histological assessment regarding the count of inflammatory cells was performedon all studied samples for the healing intervals (3, 7, 10, and14 days).
Results: Histological findings of the study showed that re-epithelialization, wound contraction were accelerated after topical application of curcumin material especially the essential oil at wound site.
Conclusion: Topical application of curcumin essential oil was significantly effective in skin wound healing as compared to curcumin powder.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Muhammad, Nidal Husayn& Ghani, Ban A.. 2015. Histological evaluation of the effect of topical application of curcumin powder and essential oil on skin wound healing. Journal of Baghdad College of Dentistry،Vol. 27, no. 3, pp.58-63.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-611476
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Muhammad, Nidal Husayn& Ghani, Ban A.. Histological evaluation of the effect of topical application of curcumin powder and essential oil on skin wound healing. Journal of Baghdad College of Dentistry Vol. 27, no. 3 (Sep. 2015), pp.58-63.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-611476
American Medical Association (AMA)
Muhammad, Nidal Husayn& Ghani, Ban A.. Histological evaluation of the effect of topical application of curcumin powder and essential oil on skin wound healing. Journal of Baghdad College of Dentistry. 2015. Vol. 27, no. 3, pp.58-63.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-611476
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 63
Record ID
BIM-611476