Study of buriti (Mauritia flexuosa L.) cream in the healing process

Abstract

Objective: Evaluate the effect of cream buriti (Mauritia flexuosa L.). Methods: 56 mice underwent surgical procedure of excision of the skin in the dorsal region. After surgery, both groups were treated with saline 0.9%, buriti cream 5% and 10% and Fibrase . Results: On the 7th was observed a significant reduction of the wound area in the animals treated with cream buriti 5% and Fibrase when compared to control. No differences were observed between groups on the 14th day of treatment. Histological examination showed the presence of granulation issue more evolved, fibroblasts and collagen fibers in the samples buriti cream 5% and Fibrase from the 7th day of treatment. Conclusion: The buriti cream 5% is able to accelerate the healing process.