Evaluation of Wound Healing Activity of Polyherbal Formulation in Rats

Rungia pectinata Linn, Rubia cordifolia Linn and Scoparia dulcis Linn. are reported to possess wound healing, anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antibacterial activities. The formulations containing extracts of the above mentioned herbs were formulated and their wound healing activity was studied on experimentally induced open wounds in albino rats through topical route. The wound healing property of polyherbal formulation appears to be due to the presence of its active principles, which accelerates the healing process and confers breaking strength to the healed wound. It may be attributed to the synergistic action of constituent of plants present in the polyherbal formulation. Povidine iodine 5% was used as Standard drug.