TOPICAL APPLICATION OF DUNG-CAKE ASH AS INNOVATIVE THERAPY IN SKIN WOUND HEALING IN RABBIT MODEL

Authors

  • Hamid Zia Shaikh Department of Physiology, Isra University Hyderabad, Pakistan.
  • Din Muhammad Shaikh Department of Physiology, Isra University Hyderabad, Pakistan.

Keywords:

Rabbit skin tissue, Bacitracin, Polymyxin B, Ashes

Abstract

The pharmacologicl effects of different types of ashes containing different elements and trace elements are explainable. These effects poteintiate and help in repair and regenerative processes in rabbit skin wound. Method: For this proposes ash from buffalo dung-cake, was prepared and analyzed. The ash was applied besides Polymyxin B-Bacitracin Zinc ointment, one of the topical applications as control and the process of healing was observed for two weeks physically and histologically. Results: A significant difference between the effects in healing was observed in control and experimental. Moreover, the skin tissue repairing rate by ash is faster.

Conclusion: This study confirms that the ash played a very positive role and repaired the wound within a period of 7–11 days. This consistency between ointment and ash expresses the ability of ash in healing the wounds. Hence ash could be considered as natural medicine and possesses unique properties.

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Published

31-12-2008

How to Cite

1.
Shaikh HZ, Shaikh DM. TOPICAL APPLICATION OF DUNG-CAKE ASH AS INNOVATIVE THERAPY IN SKIN WOUND HEALING IN RABBIT MODEL. Pak J Phsyiol [Internet]. 2008 Dec. 31 [cited 2024 Apr. 19];4(2):24-9. Available from: https://pjp.pps.org.pk/index.php/PJP/article/view/819

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 2 (2008): Pakistan Journal of Physiology

Section

Original Article

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