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Wound healing activity and systemic effects of Vernonia scorpioides extract in guinea pig

  • 1. Nucleo de Investigacoes Quımico-Farmaceuticas ´ ˜´ ˆ ´ ¸ (Niqfar), Curso de Farmacia, CCS, Universidade do Vale do Itajaı´ ´ (UNIVALI). Rua: Uruguai, 458 Itajaı, Santa Catarina (SC), 88302-202, Brazil
  • 2. Núcleo de Investigações Quı́mico-Farmacêuticas (Niqfar), Curso de Farmácia, CCS, Universidade do Vale do Itajaı́ (UNIVALI). Rua: Uruguai, 458 Itajaı́, Santa Catarina (SC), 88302-202, Brazil

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The ethanolic leaves extract of Vernonia scorpioides was investigated for its wound healing activity in guinea pigs.Administered once a day for 30 days, 200 mg of a hydrogel containing 50% of extract did not accelerate the closure time, but improved regeneration and organization of the new tissue. 2002 Elsevier Science B.V. All rights reserved.

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2002-05-08
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2002-07-10

References

  • PALHANO, G. ; ALMEIDA, S. ; BIAVATTI, M. W. . Wound healing activity and systemic effects of Vernonia scorpioides extract in guinea pig. Fitoterapia, Italia, v. 73, p. 496-500, 2002.