Phytochemical Investigations and Wound Healing Potentials of Ethanolic extract of the Leaves of Jatropha curcas (Euphorbiaceae) Plant
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2015
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Asekun, O.T.
Asekunowo, A.K.
Salako, O.S.
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University of lagos
Abstract
Traditionally, plants have been employed in many countries for the treatment of wounds and burns. They contain natural agents with immense potentials to induce healing and regeneration of the lost tissue by multiple mechanisms. Different parts of Jatropha curca plant have been employed in traditional medicine for management and treatment of ailments such as vaginal bleeding and wounds.
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Research Subject Categories::NATURAL SCIENCES::Chemistry::Organic chemistry , Jatropha curcas , ethanol extract , wound healing , phytochemical
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Asekun, O. T., Asekunowo, A. K., Salako, O. S. Phytochemical Investigations and WoundHealing Potentials of Ethanolic extract of the Leaves of Jatropha curcas (Euphorbiaceae) Plant(2015)