Formulation and evaluation of herbal anti cracking cream from Shorea robusta, Lreca catechu and litharge
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Objectives: Skin disorders are a common health condition that affects people of all ages, from newborns to the elderly, and inflicts injury in a variety of ways. If the cracks in the heels are severe, they can be uncomfortable and bleed when a person stands up. So, the basic purpose of preparing an anti-cracking moisturizing cream is to provide soothing and moisturizing effects on the xerotic skin of heels. The main objective of our research is to prepare a herbal anti-cracking cream that contains herbal ingredients that have strong healing properties for cracked and bleeding heels. Methods: This anti-cracking cream contains Herbal ingredients that are Raal safed, Katha safed and Murdar sang. It also contains oleic acid, urea, lanolin, mineral oil, and salicylic acid and the method used was emulsion type. Results: The color of the Cream is brown, the odor is pleasant, smooth appearance, pH of the cream was found to be 6.5, with excellent spread ability, and safe to use for the skin. Conclusion: Anticracking cream with moisturizing characteristics is made to treat diabetes complications such as diabetic neuropathy, diabetic foot ulceration, and other foot issues. All ingredients which are used in the formulation are effective in treating wound healing. After evaluating several criteria for anti-cracking cream, it was discovered that all results were within acceptable limits.
Source: Journal of Contemporary Pharmacy
DOI: 10.56770/jcp2024822
Authors: Huma Zulfiqar, Ayesha Nasir Pirzadi, Warda Ajmal, Nayab Khalid, Kashif Mehmood Khan, Ali Ahsan, Maria Ajmal
Institution: Bahauddin Zakariya University
Language: English
Topic: Medicinal Plant Research
Subfield: Plant Science
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4407029784