Evaluation of skin irritation of nano Berberine gel in rabbits

Nguyen Ngoc Tuan1,, Le Quoc Chieu1, Nguyen Thai Bieng2
1 Le Huu Trac National Burn Hospital
2 Medicine Military University

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Abstract

Berberine was a compound found in Coscinium fenestratum and other Ranunculaceae plants that helps to heal wounds and burns. National Burn Hospital’s nano Berberine gel was studied to evaluate skin irritation in rabbits. The methodological research was carried out according to the guidelines of the Ministry of Health and OECD.
The gauze patch of 0.5g nano Berberine gel was applied to the appropriate healthy skin of 3 rabbits (2.5 x 2.5cm); after 4 hours by peeling off gauze and cleaning. Evaluation of activation index at 24, 48 and 72h after cleaning. The application index was 0 (no erythema, scab formation and edema in healthy rabbit skin). There were no dead rabbits, and the rabbits were still healthy.
Conclusion: On healthy rabbits’ skin, nano Berberine gel was safe and non-irritating.

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