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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.

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Journal Article
Author
Reynolds C
Reynolds S
Vardharajan L