Abstract

FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF HERBAL OINTMENT CONTAINING NEEM AND TURMERIC EXTRACT

Gangidi Shireesha*, Adepu Srinija, Jajala Yeshwanth, Muthyala Sai Krishna and Namala Pravalika

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Abstract

In areas with access to modern medicine, there has been an increase in interest and use of herbal treatments. Plant-derived chemicals and herbal medicines have gained popularity for their various applications, as medicinal plants are rich in bioactive components and used for both traditional and modern medicine. This review aims to formulate and evaluate an ointment using Neem (Azadirachta indica) and Turmeric (Curcuma longa) extract. Ethanolic extracts were obtained through maceration. The ointment base was made, and the extract was added using the levigation process. The formulation was examined for various physicochemical parameters, including colour, odour, pH, spreadability, extrudability, consistency, diffusion study, solubility and washabilty. The formulation was tested for stability at several temperatures and demonstrated no changes in irritancy, spreadability, or diffusion. This could be a simple and effective way to employ the medicinal benefits of Neem and Turmeric.

Keywords: Levigation, Maceration, Spreadability, Extrudability, Diffusion, Solubility, Washability.