The aim of the study was to formulate a cream containing herbal composition to treat fungal infections of the skin and improve skin properties. This preparation belongs to herbal medicinal creams containing antifungal agents. It reveals a formula for treating skin fungal infections. For skin infections, a topical approach is the best option. Developing a local drug delivery system with systemic action may be advantageous for a variety of drugs, as it offers many advantages over traditional drug administration routes. Herbal ingredients such as Aloe vera, Neem, Tulsi, Pot Marigold (calendula) oil used to treat fungal skin infections. The cream base also contains bees wax, liquid paraffin, borax and methyl paraben. Rose oil is used for better fragrance. When the extracted herbal ingredients combine, they exert a powerful antifungal effect. The herbal antifungal cream formulation prepared was checked for its efficacy and safety. The prepared antifungal cream was performed to evaluate the physico-chemical properties of formulated cream, including: Physical Appearance- Colour, Odour, Texture, State, pH, Spreadability, Homogeneity, Removal, After feel, Type of smear, Irritancy study and Antifungal activity. The medicated cream had good viscosity and color. However, the aroma of rose water was characteristic. Formulated herbal antifungal cream formulations were found to produce Antifungal effect with no irritation and rashes on skin.
Herbal Antifungal cream, Topical drug delivery system, Aloe vera, Neem, Tulsi, Pot Marigold (calendula), Rose petals
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