PREPARATION AND EVALUATION OF HERBAL GEL: A REVIEW

Aryan Mankotia, Shalu Dhiman* and Jyoti Gupta

ABSTRACT

Because of their negligible side effects and therapeutic benefits, herbal gels are frequently utilized for topical treatments. This article describes how to formulate, prepare, and assess a herbal gel that contains extracts from medicinal plants. Examining the herbal gel's physicochemical characteristics, stability, and effectiveness is the goal of the study. Herbal gel compositions' natural, biocompatible, and medicinal qualities have drawn a lot of interest in pharmaceutical and cosmetic applications. The creation and assessment of a herbal gel with plant extracts that have antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and wound-healing qualities are the main objectives of this study. Using appropriate gelling agents like Carbopol 940 and natural polymers, the chosen herbal ingredients such as aloe vera, turmeric (Curcuma longa), and neem (Azadirachta indica)—were combined into a gel base.[1] The formulated gel was evaluated for physicochemical parameters, including pH, viscosity, Spreadibility, homogeneity, and stability. Additionally, antimicrobial and skin irritation studies were conducted to assess its safety and efficacy. The results demonstrated that the herbal gel exhibited excellent stability, good Spreadibility, and significant therapeutic benefits, making it a promising alternative for topical applications in skincare and wound healing. Further clinical studies are recommended to validate its efficacy on a larger scale.[2]

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