Table 4.
Hydroxyproline content of excision wounds following topical application of the ointment formulated from 80 % methanol extract of the rhizomes of Rumex abyssinicus
| Group | Hydroxyproline (mg/100 g) |
|---|---|
| SO | 10.6 ± 0.92 |
| 5 % HEO | 13.9 ± 0.89a1 |
| 10 % HEO | 18.5 ± 0.70a3 |
| NFO | 21.6 ± 0.86a3 |
n = 6 animals in each group; Values are expressed as mean ± SEM and analyzed by one way ANOVA followed by tuckey post hoc test; Hydroxyproline was determined following treatment for 10 days; SO, simple ointment base; HEO, hydroalcoholic extract ointment; NFO, nitrofurazone ointment;. aagainst control;1 p < 0.05, 3 p < 0.001