Wound-healing Activity of the Aqueous Leaf Extract and Fractions of Ficus exasperata (Moraceae) and its Safety Evaluation on Albino Rats

Ficus exasperata have been reported to have wide applications in the treatment of many human diseases. However, its traditional use in the treatment of wounds has not been validated by any scientific study. Also, its safety in the management of chronic disease conditions requires attention. We evalu...

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Main Authors: Victoria Nonyelum Umeh, Emmanuel Emeka Ilodigwe, Daniel Lotanna Ajaghaku, Earnest Oghenesuvwe Erhirhie, Goodies Emuesiri Moke, Peter Achunike Akah
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2014-10-01
Series:Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2225411016302395