Ranvijay Bharti¹, Harish Sharma², Anjali², Prerana Sahu¹, Rajesh Kumar Nema¹ and Gyanesh Kumar Sahu²*

¹Rungta Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Bhilai, India
²Rungta Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research, Bhilai, India

*Corresponding Author: Gyanesh Kumar Sahu, Professor and Dean, Rungta Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research, Bhilai, India.

Received: April 22, 2024; Published: June 10, 2024

Abstract

The primary goal of this study is to develop and assess an herbal anti-inflammatory hydrogel utilizing ethanolic extracts derived from Rosmarinus officinalis and Curcuma longa. The hydrogels were formulated using Carbopol 934, varying concentrations of rosemary and turmeric extracts, propylene glycol, methylparaben, propylparaben, sodium benzoate, and distilled water as per requirement. Triethanolamine was incrementally added to maintain the skin's pH. The prepared formulations underwent assessment for physical appearance, pH levels, spreadability, viscosity, homogeneity, and skin irritation. The herbal hydrogel exhibited a synergistic effect in comparison to individual gels, suggesting its potential utility in treating local inflammation.

Keywords: Hydrogel; Inflammation; Herbal

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Citation

Citation: Gyanesh Kumar Sahu., et al. “Formulation and Evaluation of Rosemary Hydrogel for Inflammation".Acta Scientific Pharmaceutical Sciences 8.7 (2024): 30-35.

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