FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF NOBEL HERBAL GEL CONTAINING HYDROALCOHOLIC EXTRACT OF CYMBOPOGON CITRATES
Muskan Lodhi1, Dr. Vivekanand Katare*1, Mrs. Abhilasha Delouri1, Mr. Prabhat Kumar Jain2
ABSTRACT
Cymbopogon citrates staff is popularly known as citronella grass or lemongrass. This species belongs to the Gramineae family. The use of medicinal plants is part of a competitive market, which includes pharmaceuticals, food, cosmetics, and perfumery markets. The aim of this study is to perform phytochemical screening, formulation and evaluation of Nobel herbal gel containing Hydroalcoholic extract of cymbopogon citrates. The phytochemical screening, formulation and evaluation of herbal gel were performed by standard methods. The results show that the % yield was frond to be 8.24% w/w. Carbohydrates, Flavonoids, Proteins & Amino acids, Diterpenes and Saponins were found to be present. Phenol s or phenolic compounds were to absent in Hydroalcoholic extract Cymbopogon citrates leaves. In all formulations of gel the Spreadability and viscosity of HG5 is good was found to be 12.12±0.15 and 3650±25. Extrudability study was performed by gel formulations were filled into aluminum collapsible tubes, the formulation have average extrudability. The skin irritation test performed showed no signs of sensitivity, erythema and edema.
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