Spirulina has demonstrated significant therapeutic value in surgical care, particularly for accelerating wound healing, enhancing post-operative recovery, and offering adjunct antimicrobial support. Rich in bioavailable proteins, essential amino acids, vitamins (especially A, C, and E), and antioxidants like phycocyanin and superoxide dismutase, Spirulina promotes fibroblast proliferation, angiogenesis, and collagen deposition, all of which are critical phases of tissue repair (Saranraj & Sivasakthi, 2014; Qujeq & Mahjoub, 2000). In postoperative patients, its high iron, B-complex, and immune-modulatory profile improves hematological status and combats fatigue and oxidative stress, facilitating faster systemic recovery and resilience against infection.
Moreover, Spirulina exhibits potent broad-spectrum antimicrobial properties—attributed to bioactive compounds such as sulfolipids and polysaccharides—that have shown efficacy against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, thereby supporting antibiotic therapy and reducing microbial resistance or opportunistic infections (Ozdemir et al., 2008). Unlike synthetic immunostimulants or antimicrobials, Spirulina modulates immune cell activity without overstimulation, lowering inflammation and preventing post-surgical complications like delayed healing or tissue fibrosis. Particularly in Indian surgical settings where nutrient depletion and infection risk are elevated, Spirulina serves as a cost-effective, natural adjunct that enhances recovery outcomes across general surgery, trauma, burn care, and reconstructive interventions.