Case study on management of non healing venous Ulcer with unripe fruits of carica papaya
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https://doi.org/10.55718/kja.217Keywords:
Non healing ulcers, Venous ulcers, carica papaya, exotic plant speciesAbstract
Carica papaya is one among the exotic plants in India which were introduced to the Indian subcontinent by the Portuguese in the 16th century. Thus, it is not mentioned in the Ayurvedic classical treatises. But the probable medicinal potential can't be ignored. A 43 year old male approached the OPD with a non healing ulcer over the medial malleolus of the right lower limb with a complex and relapsing history of 5 years. As the wound showed delayed signs of healing, unripe fruits of carica papaya were used for the dressing. This was found to be effective in reducing slough formation, inducing healthy granulation tissue and thereby promoting the healing rate
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