Development and Application of Non-Woven Cotton Wound Dressing using Justicia Tranquebariensis Extraction

Wound dressing is crucial for preventing infections and minimising patient suffering.This study aimed to evaluate the antibacterial properties of Justicia tranquebariensis in wound healing.Justicia tranquebariensis, also known as water willow or water jasmine, has been used for its medicinal properties, including wound healing, antiinflammatory effects, and antioxidants.Incised wounds, which can be classified as stab wounds or cut wounds, are caused by sharp-force trauma.The antibacterial activity of Justicia tranquebariensis encourages further research on its wound-healing properties.Cotton fabric is typically used for cleaning and dressing wounds for faster healing.Non-woven cotton wound dressings are also used in wound care due to their softness, absorbency, hypoallergenicity, conformability, biodegradability, and ease of application and removal.Cotton fibre and non-woven cotton fabric are utilized for wound dressing.For the dressing, Justicia tranquebariensis leaf extract is applied to cotton fibre, covered with non-woven cotton, and secured with adhesive tape.The extract was tested using the standard disc diffusion method against microbial species commonly found at wound sites, including Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, and Candida albicans.An anti-inflammatory test was also performed, which confirmed that the herb has anti-inflammatory properties.