Investigation on the wound healing activity of aqueous extract of Emilia sonchifolia (L.) Dc

Abstract

Search for a natural herb with perfect Wound healing effect was in progress for many years. Emilia sonchifolia, Family: Asteracea, commonly known as cupid’s shaving brush or lilac tassel flower, is a soft annual herb used for healing wounds as a folk medicine. From literature review it was found that most of the tribal people are using this for wound healing. So the present study aims to evaluate the pharmacological activity of the aqueous extract of Emilia sonchifolia using Male albino Wistar rats Excision and incision wound model. The plant has showed good wound healing activity.