@article{25274,
  keywords = {leprosy, Plantar ulcer, Healing, Wound care, India},
  author = {Reynolds C and Reynolds S and Vardharajan L},
  title = {Wheatgrass extract heals leprosy ulcers},
  abstract = {Objective: To determine the effect of a topical wheatgrass application on closure of chronic leprosy-related plantar ulcers.
Methods: patients undergoing longstanding leprosy treatment who also had plantar ulceration were enrolled. A topical spray was applied on alternate days. Serial pre- and post-treatment photographs were compared over 12 months to assess the degree of ulcer closure
Results: Of the 21 patients enrolled, 19 patients suffering from 28 plantar ulcers completed the study. Application of a topical wheatgrass extract spray led to complete or significant closure of the leprous lesion in the majority of participants. Eleven of 28 ulcers (39%) experienced 100% wound closure. A clear, staged pattern of healing also emerged.
Conclusions: Based on these case studies, a topical spray derived from wheatgrass sprout extract shows promise as a healing agent for leprous ulcers. },
  year = {2014},
  journal = {Journal Scietific Healing Outcomes},
  volume = {6},
  pages = {11–17},
  url = {http://drwheatgrass.com/conditions/leprosy/wheatgrass-extract-heals-leprosy-ulcers},
  language = {eng},
}