Abstract

DEVELOPMENT AND EVALUATION OF HERBAL FOOT CRACK GEL

Sanika P. Mukkirwar*, Srushti S. Mukkirwar, Vibhavari M. Chatur and Sanjay G. Walode

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Abstract

Feet are also important organ of our body used to perform activities like walking, running and jumping but are often neglected. They need to be taken care. The main motive of our formulation was to formulate and to develop the anti-crack herbal gel containing aloe vera gel and hibiscus extract having healing and antimicrobial activities. Various ingredients having anti-inflammatory property wereincorporated and microbial studies were carried out for the effectiveness of the gel. It was found that developed product is safe and effective against cracked heels without any side effect. The effectiveness of the gel was seen on volunteers cracked heel by applying for 15 days.

Keywords: Aloe vera gel, Hibiscus extract, Turmeric powder, Borax powder.