Abstract

Vrana (wound) and its sequels play a major concern in the field of surgery as Vrana Ropana (wound healing) requires uneventful healing. The aim of the study was to evaluate the changes in physical and morphological properties due to topical application of Madhu (honey) on fresh traumatic wounds or cutaneous wounds. Ten patients of wounds of either sex were randomly selected. Site of the wound, shape, size, floor, and margin were recorded on day 0 and observed on day 7, 15, 20, and till the end of the healing for the progression of granulation, scar type, shape, size, and clinical symptoms. There was significant improvement in the healing process as Madhu possesses antibacterial, wound cleansing, wound healing properties and showed beneficiary effects.

Details

Title
Wound healing activity of honey: A pilot study
Author
Kumari, K; Nishteswar, K
Publication year
2012
Publication date
Jul-Sep 2012
Publisher
Medknow Publications & Media Pvt. Ltd.
ISSN
09748520
e-ISSN
09769382
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
1774543363
Copyright
Copyright Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd Jul-Sep 2012