New Research Shows Wild Blueberries May Help Wounds Close Faster

ORONO, Maine (CBS Local)— New research by the University of Maine shows that wild blueberries may have wound-healing properties.
The research shows phenolic acids extracted from wild blueberries significantly promote cell migration and the speed of wound closure.
Dorothy Klimis-Zacas, a professor of clinical nutrition at the University of Maine, is working to use these compounds to create a biomedical product prototype like a topical cream that can be applied to wounds, CBS affiliate WABI