An investigation into the wound-healing properties of essential oil of Ocimum gratissimum linn.

Objective: To investigate the effects of Ocimum oil and two antibacterial preparations, Cicatrin (GlaxoWellcome) and Cetavlex (AstraZeneca), on the healing of full-thickness excisional and incisional wounds, created under anaesthesia, on the back of test and control groups of adult albino rabbits.

Method: Treatment was by topical application of the test substances onto the wound surface for 15 days. Observation continued for a further six days.