Abstract:
The objective of the study is to formulate and evaluate a topical herbal gel
containing Nelumbo nucifera and Ananas comosus extracts. Different
concentrations herbal gel formulations were prepared using carbopol 940 as a
gelling agent. They were evaluated were the physical appearance, pH,
spreadability, antimicrobial test, anti-inflammatory test and primary skin
irritation test. The stability study for the topical herbal gel formulation was done.
Formulated gel were homogeneous and stable. No erythema or edema eas
observed in the skin irritation test confirming the gel was non toxic and safe with
satisfactory action.
