Evaluation of wound healing activity of Dhataki Pushpa ointment (Woodfordia fruticosa Kurz.) on Sadyavrana (excised wound) - An experimental study

Background: Woodfordia fruiticosa Kurz. of Lythraceae is a shrub whose blooms are called Dhataki Kusuma. The fresh flower W. fruticosa controls bleeding in emergency cuts, whereas the dried powder heals wounds faster. Indian tribes utilise it to cure wounds. No scientific evidence supported using treat wounds, hence present study assessed plant's wound healing ability. Aim: To find out efficacy Pushpa ointment on Sadyavrana (excised wound). Material & Methodology: BSI (Botanical Survey India) verified flowers. was prepared and then standardised. This research randomly chose 12 Wistar rats (six for ointment, six betadine). Albino (Wistar) both sexes weighing 150-200 g were used this examine impact (incised Observations: Progressively contraction 0 days, 4th, 8th, 12th, 16th days groups graph paper (mm2) represented as percentage. Result: statistical analysis (unpaired t-test) revealed that there significant difference activity ointments (p<0.0001). Discussion: extract antibacterial antifungal. Tannins alcohol concentration may speed healing. Reduced indicates ointment's superiority over betadine. Conclusion: has effect when compared with betadine ointment.