The use of an extract of Hypericum perforatum and Azadirachta indica in a neuropathic patient with advanced diabetic foot. (6th November 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Iabichella, Maria Letizia; Caruso, Claudio; Lugli, Marzia
• Is Part Of: BMJ case reports. Volume 2014
• Publication Date: 2014-11-06
• Subjects: Medicine -- Case studies -- Periodicals; 610.5
• DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2014-205706
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1757-790X

Abstract

Abstract : The successful use of an extract of Hypericum flowers (Hypericum perforatum) and nimh oil (Azadirachta indica ; Hyperoil) in foot wounds with exposed bone in a patient with bilateral advanced diabetic ulcers, has been reported previously. It was hypothesised that this amelioration was linked with the improved glycaemic control and peripheral microvascular circulation. In this case report, the surprisingly successful outcome of another patient using Hyperoil for infection damaged diabetic foot, without prior use of surgical procedure, is described. The patient had no macrovascular pattern impairment. Diabetic foot healing paralleled with controlled local infection and enhanced glycaemic control. The outcome of this patient suggests that the effectiveness of this inexpensive therapy using Hyperoil for diabetic foot is not only linked with the presence of severe microvascular disorder, but also with the appropriate local treatment for ulcer being a must for its recovery.