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Improve Wound Healing

Virgin Coconut oil (VCO) -treated wounds healed much faster, as indicated by a
decreased time of complete epithelization and higher levels of various skin components.
Pepsin-soluble collagen showed a significant increase in VCO- treated wounds,
indicating a higher collagen cross-linking. Glycohydrolase activities were also found to
be increase due to a higher turnover of collagen. Antioxidant enzyme activities, reduced
glutathione, and malondialdehyde levels were found to be increase on the 10th day
after wounding, which were found to have returned to normal levels on day 14 in the
treated wounds. The lipid peroxide levels were found to be lower in the treated wounds.
A histopathological study showed an increase in fibroblast proliferation and
neovascularization in VCO-treated wounds compared to controls. The present study is
undertaken to evaluate the effect of a topical application of virgin coconut oil (VCO) on
excision wounds in young rats( 2010 S. Karger AG, Basel) Studies have demonstrated
that coconut oil may also aid wound healing. It found that treating the wounds with virgin
coconut oil sped up healing, improved antioxidant status and increased levels of
collagen, an important protein that aids in wound healing. Another animal study showed
that coconut oil combined with an antibiotic applied to the skin was effective at healing
burn wounds. In addition to improving wound healing, its antimicrobial properties may
also prevent infection, one of the major risk factors that can complicate the healing
process. Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO) kill harmful bacteria, viruses, and fungi, but it also
helps to reduce inflammation, soothe the skin, and speed up the healing process. This
is because the antibacterial properties of the oil help damaged tissue regenerate and
heal while also preventing infection. In another study, researchers evaluated the effect
of topical application of VCO and found that VCO-treated wounds healed much faster,
antioxidant enzyme activities increased, and observed a higher turnover of collagen.
What's more, VCO is also a good source of vitamin E, a powerful antioxidant that
supports skin health and helps promote rapid healing(Indian J Pharmacol. 2008 Aug;
40) In summary, thanks to the cumulative effect of these beneficial fatty acids and other
healing components, VCO is an effective natural remedy for treating cuts, scrapes, and
wounds. In the next section, we will discuss how to use VCO both topically and orally to
treat minor injuries and speed up the healing process. To use VCO topically on minor
cuts, scrapes, or wounds, simply massage a small amount of the oil into the affected
area. You can also soak a cotton ball in VCO and apply it to the injury. When applying
topically to pets, you may want to cover the area with a bandage or wrap to help protect
the area from dirt and further injury and to prevent them from licking it off. As mentioned
earlier, the powerful antibacterial, antiviral, and anti-fungal properties of VCO will help to
kill any harmful bacteria or fungi that could cause an infection. In addition, the anti-
inflammatory properties of the oil will help reduce swelling and pain while also
promoting healing. ( CocoTherapy Charisa
Jul 23, 2022)
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