Wound Healing and Acute Dermal Toxicity Studies of (Jacq.) P. H. Raven (Onagraceae) in Rats.

Introduction: The aerial part of has been used traditionally in some parts of Asia for the management of wounds owing to the presence of phytochemicals such as tannins, flavonoids, and triterpenoids among others. The incidence of wounds, their associated complications, and the cost of wound care are on the increase globally, therefore, the need to develop alternative wound care agents. The aim of this study was to scientifically investigate the wound healing potential of the ethanolic extract of using the excision wound healing model in rats and also carry out an acute dermal toxicity investigation of the plant extract.

Cercaricidal Activity, Acute Toxicity, and GC/MS Analysis of Some Selected Ghanaian Medicinal Plants.

Schistosomiasis is a human parasitic disease caused by the species and is recognised in public health as second to malaria in terms of its socioeconomic impact on humans. Four local plants native to many tribes in Ghana and known for their medicinal properties against some diseases were assessed for their cercaricidal activity against cercariae. The plants, namely, stem bark (NLSB), stem bark (SCSB), leaves (MCL), and leaves (OVL), were extracted for their active metabolites using methanol.

Wound Healing Properties and Antimicrobial Effects of Keay Fruit Husk Extract in a Rat Excisional Wound Model.

Background: Keay (Family: Fabaceae) () fruit husk is commonly used in northern Ghana for wound treatment. However, this folk claim remains to be confirmed scientifically.

Objective: This study investigated wound healing and antimicrobial effects of fruit husk extract (PCFHE) by using excision wound model in rats.