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In vivo experiments in rat, using the cranial window method to directly view and apply substances to the intracranial portion of the MMA, have yielded similar results to the in vivo observations in human regarding the extracranial part of the vessel.
Various studies done in developing countries have also reported that mothers apply substances like mustard oil, turmeric, cow dung and antiseptic lotion on the cord stump [ 21, 22].
Mothers apply substances to the cord for several reasons, including to "help the cord heal fast" so that they can go back to their domestic chores [ 17].
People in many cultures apply substances to the freshly cut cord stump, such as ash, oil, butter, spice pastes, or mud.
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Exposure to topically applied substances occurs routinely in premature and hospitalized infant care.
Foliarly applied substances, aqueous solutions of trace element salts, which are used for foliar feeding, are becoming more common nowadays.
Topically applied substances were massaged for 3 min and allowed to dry and seep in for 1 h prior to termination of the anesthesia.
Although findings from formative research and qualitative data in the study area [16] found that this was a common reason, there may be other reasons for applying substances to the cord that would have been missed by the specificity of this question, and would mean the reported frequency of applying substances to the cord in this study is likely to have been lower than was actually the case.
Fifty eight percent of women used some application on the umbilical cord which included ointment (33%), ghee (saturated oil) (27%), coconut oil (19%), mustard oil (9.5%), some also applied substances like surma (locally made kohl), clove oil, turmeric and talcum powder on umbilical stump.
One hundred and three respondents reported applying substances to the cord; most commonly oil (20%) and herbs (15%).
All interviewed mothers applied substances to the cord to facilitate the healing process.
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