Effectiveness of Traditional KSM Dressing and TJ Honey on Healing Acute Wounds in Rats

Abstract

This animal study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of the duration of acute wound healing in three groups using traditional dressings as controls namely KSM (Kurma Sama Madu), TJ (Tresno Joyo) honey and NS (Normal Saline). This study employed a quasi-experimental design that was divided into three groups: the first group used KSM dressing, the second group used TJ honey and the third (control) group used normal saline. This study's results demonstrate that traditional KSM dressing presents acceleration in the healing of acute wounds in animals. The statistical test revealed that KSM dressing significantly differs from normal saline (p value<0.05) although not from TJ honey, while TJ honey does not significantly differ from normal saline (p value>0.05). This study reports that KSM dressing and TJ honey are effective in accelerating the wound-healing process of acute wounds in animals.