Wound Healing Effect of an Ointment Made From a Mixture of Brassica oleracea var , Punica granatum , and Plantago major L Extracts in Rats

Results: The average percentage of wound healing in different groups on days 3, 6, 9 and 12 were as follows; 21.3%, 37.87%, 67.39% and 77.17% in control group; 24.98%, 34.21%, 70.74% and 88.55% in positive control group; and 32.35%, 61.27%, 94.53%, and 99.91%, in case group. A significant difference was observed between the control and case groups (P < 0.05). Conclusions: Treatment with the studied ointment could promote wound healing.

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