Formulation and development of herbal gel for wound healing

Sayali Sanjay Wagh and Bhavana Dnyandeo Tambe *

SMBT Institute of D. pharmacy, Dhamangaon, Igatputi, Nashik, Maharashtra- 422403 India
 
Research Article
International Journal of Science and Research Archive, 2024, 11(02), 1654–1659.
Article DOI: 10.30574/ijsra.2024.11.2.0672
 
Publication history: 
Received on 11 March 2024; revised on 17 April 2024; accepted on 20 April 2024
 
Abstract: 
Herbal gel is a solid, jelly-like substance that can have properties ranging from soft and weak to hard and tough preparation. It is used topically for a variety of purposes, such as protectants, antiseptics, and antimicrobials. Herbal formulations means a dosage form consisting of one or more herbs or processed herbs in specified quantities to provide specific nutritional, cosmetic benefits meant for use to diagnose, treat, mitigate diseases of human beings or animals, alter the structure or physiology of human beings or animals. The aim of herbal treatment is usually to produce persisting improvements in well-being. Practitioners often talk in terms of trying to treat the “underlying cause” of disease and may prescribe herbs aimed at correcting patterns of dysfunction rather than targeting the presenting symptoms. Gel-based products absorb into the skin easily, leave little to no residue on the skin, and prevent greasiness. Moisturizing benefit, Acne, Ageing, treat sunburn, hydration, cooling effect, long lasting, Compatible with sensitive skin type. Moringa oleifera is a tree with antioxidants and also anti-inflammatory properties. Its health benefits may range from speeding up wound healing.
The herbal gel was prepared by using heat add the required amount of all the ingredients and stirred it continuously up to 10 to 15 minute to form a homogenous mass of gel.
This gel was formulate by using suitable ingredients like, Maringa seed oil, olive oil, aloe-Vera gel This gel is honey, Garlic extract. In different properties the herbal gel was evaluated by different parameters such as a pH measurement, viscosity test skin irritation test, physical appearance, spread ability test and net content.
 
Keywords: 
Moringa seed oil; Herbal extract; Herbal gel; Evaluations
 
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