Authors : Dr. R. Anusha; Dr. N. T. Sandhya; Dr. N. T. Sindhu; Dr. P. Allwin Christuraj

Volume/Issue : Volume 9 - 2024, Issue 7 - July

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/IJISRT24JUL1582

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Abstract : To control infection and promote healing, bentonite, a montmorillonite clay, was used topically to treat lacerate wounds. This clay has been used historically for both beauty and burn treatment. This clay possesses anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antioxidant qualities. Through the stimulation of collagen production, cell proliferation, and angiogenesis, bentonite clay promotes the healing of lacerations. The production of anti-inflammatory mediators was suppressed when lacerated lesions were treated with bentonite clay. It also has a significant impact on lacerated wound infection management. Bentonite clay's effects on lacerations. In Kulasekharam, Tamil Nadu, India, at the Sree Ramakrishna Medical College of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences and Hospital, a single case study was carried out. The female participant in this study is 19 years old. Verbal consent was gained following an explanation of the study's objectives. Our research suggests that bentonite clay is an effective treatment for lacerations. It is a natural remedy. This outcome demonstrated that the treatment has a major, non-complicative impact on the healing of lacerations. Future research with bigger sample sizes is advised in order to increase generality.

Keywords : Lacerated Wound, Wound Healing, Bentonite Clay, Infection Control

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