Development and Evaluation of Multipurpose Herbal Gel of Nelumbo Nucifera and Ananas Comosus

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.