Beta Sitosterol

Treatment of the following wounds: 1. First-degree burns, where the pain relief and the fast healing are remarkable, e.g sunburn. 2. Donor site. to decrease pain, control Infection, and expedite healing (average of 7 days has been reported), 3. Chronic wounds including bed ulcers, diabetic foot. and leg ulcers. 4. Post laser resurfacing, chemical peeling, and dermabrasion. 5. Surgical wounds including obstetrical wounds. 6. Wound of circumcision. 7. Mucous membrane wounds such as buccal ulcers. 8. Cracked heels and cracked nipples.

1. Burns a) First degree burns (Supercial burns) Beta Sitosterol should be applied as immediately as possible. A thin layer (about 1 mm thickness) should cover the burnt area. It is better to keep the wound exposed, but if there is a need, a light dressing can be used. Reapplication should be done 3 to 4 times daily If exposed or twice daily If closed). 2. Donor Site A thin layer of Beta Sitosterol should cover the donor site and renewed 3 to 4 times daily if exposed or twice daily if closed. 3. Leg Ulcers A sterile gauze should be impregnated with Beta Sitosterol and should fill the cavity of the ulcer and renewed twice daily. 4. Surgical and Obstetrical Wounds Beta Sitosterol should cover the wound in a relatively thick layer (about 3mm) under a sterile dressing and renewed twice daily. 5. Cracked Nipples A thin layer of Beta Sitosterol should be applied to the nipple under a light pad and renewed 3 to 4 times daily. Beta Sitosterol is safe for the infant that nursing can proceed without any hazards.

Beta Sitosterol ointment may change its physical appearance during storage, especially during hot seasons. but it does not lose its efficacy.

Beta Sitosterol is of pure herbal edible origin. No side effects to the product have been reported so far. except for rare allergic reactions to sesame oil.

1. Providing an optimum physiological moisture necessary for regeneration and repair. 2. Inducing an anti-inflammatory effect reducing thereby edema and erythema. 3. Creating an atmosphere unfavorable for bacterial and fungal colonization. 4. Isolating and protecting exposed and Injured nerve endings producing thereby an analgesic effect. 5. Providing local nutrition for wound bed cells. 6. Liquefying the necrotic tissue. 7. isolating and protecting the wound bed from environmental factors but at the same time maintaining drainage and gaseous exchange. 8. Reducing body fluids loss from damaged skin (burns). 9. Absorbing residual heat in acute burn wounds. 10. Expediting epithelialization with exceptionally acceptable cosmesis.