Ban A Ghani
Department of Oral Diagnosis, Oral Histology, College of Dentistry, University of Baghdad, Baghdad, IraqPublications
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Research Article
Effect of Matricaria chamomilla Extract on Experimentally Induced Cutaneous Wound Healing in Rats
Author(s): Nabaa Amer Nafea* and Ban A Ghani
Background: Wound healing is a complex and dynamic process of replacing devitalized and missing cellular structures and tissue layers. It is the interaction of a complex cascade of cellular events that generates resurfacing, reconstitution and restoration of the injured skin. There is increasing interest to use the medicinal plants in wound healing because of lower side effects and management of wounds over the years. Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla L.) is a well-known medicinal plant species from the Asteraceae family and a commonly used natural remedy thought to be beneficial as a sedative, spasmolytic and anti-inflammatory agent. Materials and methods: Thirty male albino rats (Rattus norvegicus albinus) of about 250-400 gm, were used in this study. Two circular full thickness wounds were made on the dorsum region of eac.. Read More»