Original Research ArticleInternational Journal of Research in Medical Sciences
Publication: Evaluation of wound healing effect of Jasminum grandiflorum in albino rats by histopathological studies
Int J Res Med Sci. 2014;2(1):206-209.DOI10.5455/2320-6012.ijrms20140240
Abstract
Background Wound healing is an important process in regeneration of the lost tissue, it involves various steps. Varieties of substances are known to interact in the healing process, some of the plant products are found to be beneficial. Jasmine leaves are mentioned to have healing effect in ancient literature. Hence the study was carried out to evaluate the wound healing effect by assessing the histopathological parameters.
Methods The study was done in the albino rats which were divided into various groups. The histopathological parameters were studied at regular intervals.
Results It was found that jasmine paste improved the wound healing process at all the stages.
Conclusion Jasminum grandiflorum has wound healing effect in albino rats.
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Affiliations
- Professor and Head, Department of Pharmacology, Adichunchanagiri Institute of Medical Sciences, BG Nagar, Bellur, Karnataka
- Department of Pharmacology, Shimoga Institute of Medical Sciences, Shimoga-577201, Karnataka