Topical Effect of Turmeric in Superficial Burns.
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2015-05
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Sterilized ethanol extract of turmeric in petroleum jelly
gauze was used topically in 306 patients of superficial burns
which were compared with petroleum jelly gauze application
at another burn site in same patient thereby providing
advantage of self-controls. On third day of the application
of turmeric, the burn wounds were found clinically clean
and healthy, without any apparent infection in 52% as
compared to 16% in control sites. With turmeric a clean,
healthy and dry area was seen, which was less pronounced
in control wounds. On day 11 of the therapy, 16% of
turmeric sites showed signs of wound infection as against
82% of control sites. The swab culture correlated well with
the clinical findings. With the use of turmeric the healing
was rapid, with good epithelialization.
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curcumin, traditional medicine, ayurveda
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Chowdhary Sanjeew Kumar, Thawani Vijay. Topical Effect of Turmeric in Superficial Burns. Indian Medical Gazette. 2015 May; 149(5):198-202.