Formulation and Evaluation of Poly Herbal Wound Healing Ointment

Healing wounds is a complex process that involves the repair and regeneration of tissues. Herbal medicines3,4 have a long history of being used to treat wounds because of their antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties. In this study, our focus was on creating and testing a polyherbal ointment for wound healing.1,2 The ointment contains extracts from Tridex procumbens,7,13 Lantana camara Linn., Aloe vera,9,18 and Neem,4,9,16 all well-known for their therapeutic benefits in wound healing.1,2 We formulated the ointment by blending these plant extracts with petroleum jelly, stearic acid, glycerin, triethanolamine, and purified water. The evaluation of the ointment included assessments of its physical appearance, pH, spreadability,20,26 consistency, antimicrobial activity, and more. The results showed that the ointment had favorable physical properties, appropriate pH, good spreadability, and did not cause skin irritation. Additionally, the herbal ingredients demonstrated effective antimicrobial activity13,28 against microorganisms that contribute to wound formation. This study suggests that the polyherbal ointment could be a safe and effective topical treatment for promoting wound healing.1,2