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VOL. 8, ISSUE 2 (2023)
Formulation and evaluation of herbal antiseptic cream for wound healing: A research
Authors
Supriya Pawar, Komal Sul, Dr. Rajendra Patil, Nayan Pawar
Abstract
Wound healing is healing process after any
injury. Antiseptic cream Soothes and heals wounds protect against infection and
can be used to treat cuts, Non-healing or bleeding wounds. The main objective
of this study is to check antibacterial potency of herbal antiseptic cream
containing Galinsoga quadriradiata extract. Galinsoga quadriradiata belongs to
the family Astraceae. The plant of galinsoga quadriradiata used in traditional
preparations for wound healing. The healing properties of Galinsoga
quadriradiata are due to presence of various chemical constituents. In the
present study herbal antiseptic cream containing ethanolic leaves extract of
galinsaga quadriradiata, Beeswax, coconut oil, emulsifying wax, vitamin E oil,
Glycerine, neem oil, Methyl Paraben, rose water was formulated and evaluated
for wound healing activity. Cream is formulated based on wound healing
potential of herbal extract extracted using Soxlet apparatus with solvent ethanol.
The prepared three formulations were evaluated for physical evaluation tests
like color, odor, homogeneity pH, spreadability, antibacterial activity etc. Antibacterial
activity was determined by agar well diffusion method against strains of Staphylococcus
aureus, E. coil which are commonly responsible for topical infections. The
prepared herbal antiseptic cream of galinsoga quadriradiata was found to be
used topically in order to treat wound
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Pages:82-85
How to cite this article:
Supriya Pawar, Komal Sul, Dr. Rajendra Patil, Nayan Pawar "Formulation and evaluation of herbal antiseptic cream for wound healing: A research". International Journal of Research in Pharmacy and
Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vol 8, Issue 2, 2023, Pages 82-85
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