Formulation And Characterization of Herbal Gels

Abstract

Gels are three-dimensional, semi-solid polymeric compositions made up of a lot of liquid and a tiny quantity of solid that is spread throughout it. A solid, jelly-like material, herbal gel can range in consistency from soft and weak to firm and stiff. Numerous studies have been conducted on these topical preparations. Because of their natural origins, safety profiles, and medicinal potential, herbal gels have attracted a lot of interest lately. It is used topically for a number of ailments, including headaches. Evodia rutaecarpa, Hypericum perforatum and Tanacetum parthenium were combined to create the herbal gel. The herbal gel was shown to have the most potent effect on headaches. The creation of a unique herbal gel intended to provide topical therapy for headache disorders is described in this abstract. The produced gels were tested for homogeneity, toxicity, spreadability, pH, and physical appearance. The findings showed that the gel formulations were homogeneous and had a nice look. The spreadability values revealed that these herbal gels could be spread with little shear force. All formulations had a pH of about 6, which is within the skin's typical pH range. Under cold storage conditions, the preparation showed stability. Further study is necessary to completely comprehend the mechanism of action and to develop a formulation that can be helpful in the health sector.