In vitro evaluation of the herbal cream formulation from methanolic extract of Bouganvilea spectabelis. W bracts for topical application.

E. Mounika, Y. B. Manju Latha * and V. Bhaskar raju

Department of Biotechnology, Sri vasavi institute of pharmaceutical sciences, Peda tadepalli, west Godavari dist, AP.
 
Research Article
World Journal of Biology Pharmacy and Health Sciences, 2024, 20(03), 645-651.
Article DOI: 10.30574/wjbphs.2024.20.3.1053
Publication history: 
Received on 07 November 2024; revised on 20 December 2024; accepted on 23 December 2024
 
Abstract: 
The methanolic bract extract of Bougainvillea spectabelis was combined with a cream base to create a homogenous herbal cream.W..The cream's in vitro antibacterial activity and physicochemical characteristics were assessed. The cream was assessed using the following methods: viscosity, homogeneity, PH test, irritancy test, washability test, and viscosityThe cream's antibacterial effectiveness against Staphylococcus aureus (ATCC2523) and Escherichia coli (ATCC2953) was assessed using the disc diffusion method. The methanolic extract of Bougainvillea spectabelis was utilized in the herbal cream Bougainvillea spectabelis.W bracts; it shown efficacy in topical skin therapy and was found to be gentle, washable, stable, and yellow.
 
Keywords: 
Bougainvillea spectabelis; W bracts; Topical treatment; Herbal cream; Skin infection; Disc diffusion
 
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