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KMID : 1138520230260020167
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Journal of Pharmacopuncture
2023 Volume.26 No. 2 p.167 ~ p.174
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In vitro Antibacterial Activity and Wound Healing Effects of Achillea millefolium Essential Oil in Rat
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Mohammad Reza Ghasemi
Hayato Yamaguchi
Pari Tamri
Shabnam Pourmoslemi
Alireza Nourian
Dara Dastan
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Abstract
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Objectives: In this study we aimed to evaluate the in vitro antibacterial activity and wound healing properties of Achillea millefolium essential oil (AMEO) in full-thickness wound model in rat. The antibacterial activity of AMEO was evaluated against Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa using the broth dilution method.
Methods: The 2 cm × 2 cm full-thickness excisional wounds were created on the back of animals. Topical therapy was applied twice a day using 1%, 2%, and 3% w/w AMEO ointments, and the measurement of the wounds area was carried out every 3 days, after that the wound closure percentage was calculated in these days. Hydroxyproline content and histopathological evaluation of wound tissue samples were carried out on day 7 and 14 post wounding. Eucerin was used for the treatment of vehicle control group and negative control group received no treatment.
Results: Our results revealed the bacteriostatic activity of AMEO against S. aureus and P. aeruginosa. Wound healing activity evaluation of AMEO showed the significant increase (p < 0.05) in the wound closure percentages in rats treated with AMEO 1% and 2% comparing to those of non-treatment group. In addition, hydroxyproline contents of tissue significantly (p < 0.01) increased in AMEO 1% and 2% comparing to non-treatment group. Histopathological evaluations of wound tissue samples on day 7 and 14 demonstrated higher accumulation of collagen fibers, reduction of edema and inflammation and also formation of tissue appendages in 1% and 2% AMEO treated groups in comparison with non-treatment group.
Conclusion: The results of this study indicated that AMEO has the potential to be used as a safe and effective wound healing agent.
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KEYWORD
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wound healing, Achillea millefolium, essential oil, antibacterial
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