Table 2. Effect of different extract fractions of M. annua Linn leaves and reference ointment on various wound parameters of incision and excision wound in rats (Mean±SD) (n=6).
Groups | Hydroxyproline content (mg/g tissue) | Protein content (mg/g tissue) | Tensile strength (gm/cm2) |
Control | 21.74±1.85 | 47.30±1.72 | 423.00±10.96 |
MAF A | 37.11±1.25 | 56.30±0.55 | 603.00±12.01 |
MAF B | 32.86±0.85 | 52.50±1.70 | 635.00±9.68 |
MAF C | 42.01±0.82 | 83.60±0.72 | 850.00±11.89 |
Reference ointment | 45.27±1.56 | 85.90±1.57 | 973.00±12.08 |
P<0.01 as compared with control group.