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The Use Of Jatropha Multifida In Treating Wounds
ABSTRACT
A study on the effectiveness of Jatropha multifids latex in treating wounds was conducted. White mice were used as test subjects. The test subjects were distributed into three treatment groups, with each group having three test subjects. An incision measuring approximately 1 cm long was made on each test subject. The first group was treated with a leading antiseptic, Betadine, the second group with Jatropha multifida, and the third group, the control group, did not receive any treatment. The wounds were treated and observations were recorded daily. Bacterial counts were also performed on the swab samples taken from the wounds on the first, third and fifth day.
The results of the bacterial count revealed that there was no significant difference between the Jatropha multifida and Betadine in preventing bacterial growth. Qualitative observations of wound size and healing time showed that Jatropha multifida latex is as effective as Betadine in treating wounds. Statistical tests also revealed that the latex can hasten healing of wounds.
INTRODUCTION
The high cost of commercial medicine has made people resort to medicinal plants to treat different ailments. The researchers studied the coral tree or mana, known for its ability to treat wounds. This study was inspired by a previous research on the latex's antimicrobial properties, conducted at the University of Santo Tomas.
The main problem is concerned with the latex's ability to treat wounds, its effect on healing time and ability to reduce bacterial presence.
If found to be effective, the coral tree latex may be used as a cheap alternative source of antiseptic. People who cannot afford commercial antiseptic and those living in places where medicine is not available will benefit greatly from this study.
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
A wound is a traumatic disruption of the continuity of the skin or any body tissue. Wound infections occur as
ABSTRACT
A study on the effectiveness of Jatropha multifids latex in treating wounds was conducted. White mice were used as test subjects. The test subjects were distributed into three treatment groups, with each group having three test subjects. An incision measuring approximately 1 cm long was made on each test subject. The first group was treated with a leading antiseptic, Betadine, the second group with Jatropha multifida, and the third group, the control group, did not receive any treatment. The wounds were treated and observations were recorded daily. Bacterial counts were also performed on the swab samples taken from the wounds on the first, third and fifth day.
The results of the bacterial count revealed that there was no significant difference between the Jatropha multifida and Betadine in preventing bacterial growth. Qualitative observations of wound size and healing time showed that Jatropha multifida latex is as effective as Betadine in treating wounds. Statistical tests also revealed that the latex can hasten healing of wounds.
INTRODUCTION
The high cost of commercial medicine has made people resort to medicinal plants to treat different ailments. The researchers studied the coral tree or mana, known for its ability to treat wounds. This study was inspired by a previous research on the latex's antimicrobial properties, conducted at the University of Santo Tomas.
The main problem is concerned with the latex's ability to treat wounds, its effect on healing time and ability to reduce bacterial presence.
If found to be effective, the coral tree latex may be used as a cheap alternative source of antiseptic. People who cannot afford commercial antiseptic and those living in places where medicine is not available will benefit greatly from this study.
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
A wound is a traumatic disruption of the continuity of the skin or any body tissue. Wound infections occur as