Uji Efek Ekstrak Daun Lidah Buaya (Aloe Vera L.) Terhadap Penyembuhan Luka Insisi Kulit Kelinci (Oryctolagus Cuniculus)

Abstract

: Aloe vera has been used for thousands years to treat burns, hair loss, skin infections, sinus inflamation and gastro-intestinal tract pain. Previous researches showed that Aloe vera works effectively as anti-inflammatory, anti-pyretic, anti-fungal, anti-oxidant, anti-septic, anti-microbial, and anti-viral. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of aloe vera extract on wound healing in incised rabbit skin. This was an experimental study using 3 rabbits as test animals. The rabbits right and left backs were incised for 4 cm long and 2 mm deep. The wound on the right back was given aloe leaf extract , and the wound on the left back was not. The length of the wounds were measured everyday for 2 weeks. ResThe results showed that the wounds that were given aloe leaf extract dried and healed faster. Conclusion: Aloe vera extract accelerated wound healing in the incised rabbit skin