Table 3.
Histopathological Examination of the Effects of the Crude Extract of the Plant on Excision Wound
Group | FP | CD | PMNC | MNC | NV |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
SO | + | + | +++ | +++ | + |
5% CEO | + | + | + | + | ++ |
10% CEO | ++ | ++ | – | – | + |
NFO 0.2% | ++ | +++ | + | + | + |
Notes: Absent (-), low concentration (+), moderate concentration (++), and high concentration (+++) for epidermal and/or dermal remodeling.
Abbreviations: FP, fibroblast proliferation; CD, collagen depositions; MNC, mononuclear cells; PMNC, polymorphonuclear cells; NV, neovascularization; SO, simple ointment; CEO, crude extract ointment; NFO, nitrofurazone ointment.