Formulation and Evaluation of Herbal Ointment...

Formulation and Evaluation of Herbal Ointment by Using Psidium Guajava (Guava Leaves) For Wound Healing

Author Name : Sruthilaya N K, Dr. T. Vinotha

ABSTRACT The objective of the current investigation was to develop, create, and assess a herbal ointment by using Psidium guajava extract. The aim of the study was to identify potential microorganisms in different types of wounds. Wound infections are classified as mild, moderate, or severe. Grampositive and Gram-negative bacteria are the most common pathogens found in severe wound infections. The preferred method for collecting subsequent samples is the swab technique. Medicinal plants have been utilized for wound healing since ancient times. In initial research, herbal plant extracts suspected to possess antimicrobial properties must be analyzed and evaluated. The herbal extract was combined with an ointment base. The herbal mixture was optimized using various concentrations. Instrumentation analysis was employed to characterize the mixture and evaluate the plant extract and ointment. Various parameters such as pH, viscosity, spreadability, and stability were assessed. The formulation exhibited good spreadability, consistency, and homogeneity. There were no changes in appearance, pH, and no phase separation observed during the stability studies. No evidence of skin irritation was found. This study has demonstrated that the polyherbal ointment possesses wound healing properties due to the synergistic activity of the phytoconstituents present in the extracts. It may serve as a potential herbal formulation for wound healing.