Table 3.
Effect of topical application of the ointment formulated from 80 % methanol extract of the rhizomes of Rumex abyssinicus on epithelization period
| Group | Epithelization period (days) |
|---|---|
| SO | 17.3 ± 0.333 |
| 5 % HEO | 14.5 ± 0.764a2 |
| 10 % HEO | 13.3 ± 0.333a3 |
| NFO | 13.5 ± 0.671a3 |
n = 6 animals in each group; Values are expressed as mean ± SEM and analyzed by one way ANOVA followed by tuckey post hoc test; SO, simple ointment base; HEO, hydroalcoholic extract ointment; NFO, nitrofurazone ointment;. aagainst control; 2 p < 0.01, 3 p < 0.001