Ethanol Extract of Chromolaena odorata Leaves in Ointment Form: Evaluating Its Efficacy in Healing Excisional Wounds in Male White Rats
Bustami .,
Poppy Anjelisa Zaitun Hasibuan,
M Pandapotan Nasution
Abstract:The leaves of Chromolaena odorata (C. odorata), which have been traditionally employed by the coastal communities of Aceh for the treatment of small wounds, have significant concentrations of flavonoids and phenolics. The objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of an ointment made from ethanol extract of C. odorata leaves in boosting wound healing and increasing the growth and expression of fibroblasts and Platelet Derived Growth Factor (PDGF-BB) in excision wounds of male white rats. On the 15th … Show more
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