Assessment of Wound Healing Activity of Petunia integrifolia

Abstract

The current study provides a scientific evaluation for the wound healing potential of the crude extract of Petunia integrifolia flowers.  The crude extraction was carried out using petroleum ether and water. The crude extract was prepared in ointment and evaluated for wound healing activity using excision and incision wound models in swiss albino mice. Aqueous extract ointment significantly reduced period of epithelialization and increased wound contraction rate and tensile strength. These results establish that the crude extract of Petunia integrifolia leaves possesses wound healing activities. This defends the traditional claimed use of the plant.
Keywords: Flowers, Wound, Excision, Incision