Formulation and Evaluation of Polyherbal Cream Containing Extracts of Tridax Procumbens, Ficus Religiosa, Azadirachta Indica and Curcuma Longa

Abstract

Now a day's herbal medicine has great impact on human health and diseases. Herbal medicine plays important role in overall aspects such as economical and medicinal. Although usage of these herbal medicines is increased day by day because of their quality, efficacy and safety. The present research study explores new formulation containing extracts of Tridax procumbens, Ficus religiosa, Azadirachta indica and Curcuma longa in the form of cream (O/W). The formulation were characterized by determining the pharmaceutical characteristics such as pH, appearance, viscosity, spreadability, etc. The phytochemical constituents such as carbohydrates, alkaloids, steroids, etc were detected with the help of identification tests. The cream formulation were designed by using excipients such as stearyl alcohol, beeswax, sorbitol monooleate, methyl paraben, propyl paraben and liquid paraffin. As compared to allopathic medicines herbal medication is considered as safer. Whereas allopathic medications are associated with some side effects. Whereas cream formulation is much better as compared to other formulations for absorption and penetration of active moiety tropically.