Potential wound healing activity of Quercus infectoria formulation in diabetic rats.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Quercus infectoria G. Olivier (Fagaceae) nutgalls have been widely employed in traditional Asian medicine for several treatments, especially wounds and skin disorders. However, the effects of this plant on wound healing have not yet been clearly elucidated. This present work was focused on utilization of Quercus infectoria (Qi) as a topical agent for chronic wound treatment.

Methods

Twenty Qi formulations (QiFs) were pharmaceutically formulated and antibacterial activity of all formulations was performed. The best formulation based on an antibacterial activity was selected for evaluation of wound healing property. Total phenolics, total flavonoids, and an anti-oxidant activity of the selected formulation were also investigated. Wound healing activity

SUBMITTER: Chokpaisarn J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5527956 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature