Katupila Securinega leucopyrus as a potential option for diabetic wound management

oleh: Ahamed Shahan Ajmeer, Tukaram Sambhaji Dudhamal, Sanjay Kumar Gupta, Vyasdeva Mahanta

Format: Article
Diterbitkan: Elsevier 2014-01-01

Deskripsi

In acute and chronic wounds, Katupila (Securinega leucopyrus) (Willd.) Muell is a commonly used folklore remedy in Sri Lanka and Saurashtra region of India. We report a case of Madhumehajanya Dushta Vrana (chronic diabetic wound) that was treated with local application of S. leucopyrus in paste form once daily. Wound healed within a month with normal pigmentation and minimal scar. This case also demonstrated possible antimicrobial potential in the treatment of Dushta Vrana.