Efficacy of Linseeds for the Removal of Biofilm in Diabetic Foot Isolates

Abstract

Flaxseed is beneficial for the human consumption as it contains omega-3 fatty acids, alpha-linoleic acids, lignans, and valuable fibers. It helps in the reduction of cardiovascular diseases, diabetes mellitus, cancer, arthritis, osteoporosis and neurological disorders. The proximate composition of flaxseed determines that it contains 80% globulins and 20% glutein. Flax contains almost 20% of fiber. Flax contains both soluble and insoluble fibers which are almost 20:80 and 40:60. Flaxseeds have a great medicinal effect. It helps in the treatment of various diseases especially diabetes. This research work focuses on the antimicrobial activity of Linseeds and above all the major focus was to treat the foot ulcer of diabetic patient by using Linseed extract. The foot bandages of these patients were collected and thus treated with extract to kill microorganisms present on it. Antimicrobial activity was carried out in a Laminar flow to keep germs away from the working area. Similarly, the bandages were also kept in close plastic bags to avoid contamination. Proximate analysis confirms moisture content 8.33 %, ash content 4.33 %, crude protein 21.20 %, crude fat 49.2% and crude fiber 5.63%. It was revealed that gram positive bacteria are most prevalent among all study groups. Linseed extract possess significant bactericidal potential against s. aureus among all other microbes. Owing to this potential, linseed coated bandages can be used alternatively for the treatment of diabetic foot. The present research work emphases on the health benefits of Linseeds and its application in the treatment of diabetic foot ulcer. The development of linseed bandages should be initiated as future medicine for patients having diabetic foot ulcers.