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Comparative efficacy of Curcuma longa, Azadirachta indica, and Centella asiatica in Canine Wound Healing
Volume 10 | Issue 2 | December 2024
AUTHOR(S)
Nidhi Mishra

ABSTRACT

Herbal preparation has been an extremely exploited concept in veterinary medicine due to its healing potency in wounds. This review comprehensively scopes the healing effectiveness of the three most popular medicinal herbs: Curcuma longa, Azadirachta indica, and Centella asiatica. All these herbs have been proven to possess anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antioxidant properties, making them nearly ideal for wound healing in dogs. The active phytoconstituent of Curcuma longa is curcumin which encourages synthesis of collagen and supports fast granulation tissue formation for wound closure. Azadirachtaindica’s effect supports fast tissue regeneration with lesser inflammation, whereas Centella asiatica and Asiatic acid stimulate collagen synthesis and enhance wound contraction. While, in themselves, of great value, concurrent use of these herbs needs to be carefully weighed because their potential toover-activate the anti-inflammatory or antioxidant pathway could interfere with the natural healing process.Interaction with conventional medications in veterinary applications also could be important, especially given the metabolic activity in the liver. It is thus based on this hypothetical synergism with these herbs that causes discussion in the context of canine wound healing acceleration that there is a need for further clinical studies on standardized dosing and safety protocols. Instead of allopathic treatments, natural alternative herbal remedies have emerged; a proper understanding and cautious application of these herbs in veterinary practice are essential.

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Citation: Mishra N. Comparative Efficacy of Curcuma longa, Azadirachta indica, and Centella asiatica in Canine Wound Healing: A Review. Indian Journal of Veterinary Public Health. 2024; 10(2): 32-40.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.62418/ijvph.10.2.2024.32-40