Evaluation of the Effects of Three Plant Species (Myrtus Communis L., Camellia Sinensis L., Zataria Multiflora Boiss.) on the Healing Process of Intraoral Ulcers in Rats.
Year: 2017
Type: article
Abstract: STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM: Use of traditional medicine to relieve human sufferings has a very long history. The effects of these plants in wound curing and subsequently making the best mucosa patch for treatment of oral ulcers is still under investigation. PURPOSE: . on oral ulcer recovery process in rats. MATERIALS AND METHOD: In this study, 60 healthy adult male rats in 5 groups were investigated. A wound with 2 mm diameter was punched into the hard palate of each rat. For topical application, a mucosa patch of materials or blank was packed into the wound. Histological samples were harvested on post injury days 2, 4, 6, and 8. RESULTS: L showed the highest values on days 6 and 8. This study showed a lower mononuclear cell counts in group Myrtus communis L on days 6 and 8 compared to other groups which was statistically significant. CONCLUSION: L. has significant effects on oral wound healing processes. These favorable results might introduce a new group of material or medicine derived from this plant.
Source: Europe PMC (PubMed Central)
Institutions: Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Saint Louis University
Language: English
Topic: Wound Healing and Treatments
Subfield: Surgery
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2621149597