• Di Yi Jun Yi Da Xue Xue Bao · Nov 2004

    [Effects of topical emu oil on wound healing in scalded rats].

    • Zhi-qing Li, Jia-han Wang, Jia-liang Ren, and Zhao-hui Yi.
    • Department of Burns, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515,China. lizq1112@21cn.com
    • Di Yi Jun Yi Da Xue Xue Bao. 2004 Nov 1;24(11):1255-6.

    ObjectiveTo observe the effect of topical emu oil on wound healing in scalded rats.MethodsThirty Wistar rats with second degree scald were randomized into emu oil group, povidone iodine group and liquid paraffin group. The times of twisting of the rat body, water content and effusion of the scald wound and the percentage of wound healing were observed.ResultsCompared with povidone iodine and liquid paraffin, emu oil reduced the times of body twisting of the scalded rats, the water content and effusion of the scald wound, and increased the percentage of wound healing.ConclusionEmu oil can alleviate inflammation in the scald wound and promote wound healing in rats.

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