Clinical evaluation of nirgundi oil used in ancient Indian medicine – in the management of non-healing ulcers

Abstract

The management of infected/contaminated wounds modern science is using newer & newer antibiotics are becoming ineffective due to microbial resistance. Along with these antibiotics they use NSAID’S & Multivitamin containing medicines, which are also have many adverse effect on system & they are money consuming also. Considering this, the scholar has a keen urge to reestablish one of the Drug is free from Adverse effects & very little money consuming. It was found that drug nirgundi oil has encouraging results on local application in the management of non-healing ulcers. It enhances proliferation of granulation tissue and helps for natural debridement of the necrosis tissue.