Hasson, SS, Al-Shaqsi, MS, Albusaidi, JZ, Al-Balushi, MS, Hakkim, FL, Aleemallah, GM and Al-Jabri, AA (2018) Influence of different cultivars of Phoenix dactylifera L-date fruits on blood clotting and wound healing. Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine, 8 (7). pp. 371-376. ISSN 2221-1691

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Abstract

Objective: To investigate different types of dates and medical properties of influencing blood clotting and wound healing in an animal model. Methods: Three different cultivars of dates (Ajwa, Khalas, and Fardh) were examined in-vivo, for blood clotting and wound healing using CD1 mice of both sexes. Study of toxicity to animals was performed accordingly prior to further investigations. The ethanolic extracts were given orally to animals as a constituent in their daily water. Blood samples were obtained from the mice inferior vena cava to carry out the prothrombin time (PT) assay using the manual method and confirmed using a semi-automated machine. The bleeding time (BT) assay was performed using the cutting technique. In the wound healing analysis, a small cut (5-10 mm) in the skin overlying the thigh was conducted in all mice under anesthesia. The diameter of the cut and healing status were measured on a daily basis throughout the time of the experiment using a roller. Results: Ajwa was able to elevate both PT and BT (P<0.05), significantly in a time-dependent manner followed by Khalas date (P<0.05). The results of PT and BT of Fardh date were found to be very close to those of the control group (P<0.05). Despite its activity as an anticoagulant, Khalas date showed a potential property to enhance wound healing in contrast to other dates and the control groups in this study. Conclusions: Omani Khalas date fruit has both antithrombotic as well as wound healing properties. The results open a new gate with these fruits for exploring the potential component(s) that may play an important role in antithrombotic as well as wound healing process.

Item Type:	Article
Subjects:	R Medicine > RM Therapeutics. Pharmacology
Divisions:	Pharmacy & Biomolecular Sciences
Publisher:	Medknow Publications
Date Deposited:	18 Feb 2022 11:52
Last Modified:	18 Feb 2022 12:00
DOI or ID number:	10.4103/2221-1691.237081
URI:	https://researchonline.ljmu.ac.uk/id/eprint/16347

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