This study aimed to assess Lawsonia inermis L. and honey mixture effects on burn wounds and hair growth in rabbits. Nine male Oryctolagus cuniculus local rabbits were allocated randomly in 3 groups. After antisepsis and local anesthesia, four circular burns were created on the animal's backs. Immediately after burning, the wounds were covered with honey in three rabbits (HON group), another group was treated first with honey and then L. inermis powder was added on honey (LI_HON group). Three untreated animals were used as control (CRL group). The treatment of rabbits was applied once daily (6/7 days) until 24th day post burns. The animals were observed for their general state, aspects of wounds and the healing times were also recorded. At 35th day post burns, the hair growth was investigated in the different groups. LI_HON group has recorded the best results compared to other groups; a short significant necrosis duration ) and hair length (LI_HON Vs CRL, p<0.01; LI_Hon Vs HON, p≤0.001). The study concludes that the topic use of L. inermis powder and honey simultaneously accelerates burn wound healing process in rabbit's model. Henna has also shown a remarkable hair growth promoting activity in term of hair recovered area and hair length.
Abstract:The study aimed to evaluate Pistacia Lentiscus Virgin Fatty Oil (PLVFO) effects on lipidemic profile and carcass characteristics in rabbits. 15 male adult rabbits were allocated in three groups of 5 each. The first was not treated and served as control (CRL), the second was gavaged by Egg Yolk (EY) at a dose of 7 mL kg −1 BW (6/7 days), the third was treated as EY and then PLVFO was applied at a dose of 1 mL kg −1 BW (6/7 days). At 28th day of experiment, the biochemical profiles were determined and then animals were sacrified for anatomopathological studies and carcass characteristics investigation. PLVFO has resulted in non significant decrease of total cholesterol, a significant decrease of LDL-C (PLVFO Vs EY, ANOVA, p<0.01) and a significant increase of HDL-C (PLVFO Vs EY, ANOVA, p<0.001) with a significant amelioration of atherogenic index (PLVFO Vs EY, ANOVA, p<0.01). This oil has also increased non significantly ALT with a significant increase of AST (PLVFO Vs EY, ANOVA, p<0.01). Anatomo pathological investigations have not shown significant disturbances by PLVFO, this later has reduced significantly dissectible fat (PLVFO Vs EY, ANOVA, p<0.05). The study concludes that PLVFO prevent hyperlipidemia and obesity at tested dose. However, its prolonged use may increase transaminases enzymes activities.
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