Evaluation of phytochemicals, antioxidant and burn wound healing activities of <i>Cucurbita moschata</i> Duchesne fruit peel.

Abstract

Considering the high mucilage content of the plant, providing a moist environment for wound, <i>C. moschata</i> peel extract could be a natural remedy for treatment of burns. Further clinical studies are suggested to confirm <i>C. moschata</i> peel extract as a wound healing agent.