The effect of topical extract of Momordica charantia (bitter gourd) on wound healing in nondiabetic rats and in rats with diabetes induced by streptozotocin

Teoh SL 1 , Latiff AA , Das S

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  • 1 Department of Anatomy, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Clin Exp Dermatol, 2009 Oct;34(7):815-22.
PMID: 19508570 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2230.2008.03117.x

Abstract

Momordica charantia (MC; bitter gourd) is a traditional herb commonly used for its antidiabetic, antioxidant, contraceptive and antibacterial properties. It is also used for the rapid healing of wounds.

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