Management of Bed Sores with Thumari Gel [Securinega leucopyrus (Willd.) Muell.]-An Extra-pharmacopeal Drug- A Case Study

Abstract

The wound management is troublesome when its aetiology is based on continuous pressure. Fracture, paralysis, coma, spinal cord injuries are triggering factors to develop pressure ulcers. Diminished sensations, muscular weakness hampers the patient’s quality of life. In this case study, a 42 years male with hemiparesis since four years presented with bed sores on either greater trochanters (Both sides hips). On measurement wound sized approx. 3cm x 3cm with minimal serous discharge, hyper granulation and grade II ulcer. This patient was managed with daily local application of Thumari gel once in morning. The regular treatment for hemiparesis was continued during the course of treatment. The wound assessment was done with local findings and photography by weekly interval. Both side’s ulcers were completely healed within four weeks with peripheral minimal pigmentation. This healing effect might be due to increasing fibroblast activity, neovascularisation and early collagen depositions. By these activities it can be concluded that Thumari gel possess remarkable healing effect in cases of bed sores.