Volume : 13, Issue : 01, January – 2026

Title:

UTILISING ‘SEMAL KANTE’ TO DEVELOP A NOVEL FORMULATION AND STANDARDISATION

Authors :

Ganga C S*, Sandra S Symon*, Shibithamol S*, Shijithamol S*, Reshmi R S*,Dr. Daniel Xavier Prasad *, Dr. Prasobh G R*, Mrs. Jiji Mohan M U*, Mr. Ajai Franco S R*, Mrs. Gini Jameena*

Abstract :

This research work mainly deals with the pharmacognostical evaluation, phytochemical investigation, and the development of a formulation by using Bombax ceiba L. thorns known as Semal Kante, a Sanskrit term that refers to the plant’s thorny texture, it is a significant medicinal tree utilized in conventional medical systems. Pharmacognostical studies such as morphological, microscopic, powder analysis, and physicochemical evaluation were performed in detail to authenticate and standardize the crude drug. The preliminary phytochemical screening of the hydroalcoholic thorn extract showed the presence of various bioactive constituents like alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins, phenolics, and glycosides. Thin layer chromatography was done to confirm the presence of alkaloids and flavonoids depending on the suitable solvent system used.The total alkaloid content was calculated by a spectrophotometric method. In due consideration of the phytochemical potential, a herbal face serum was prepared using Bombax ceiba L. thorn extract and the formulation was assessed for its physical appearance, pH, spreadability, washability, stability, and skin irritancy. The product showed desirable physicochemical characters, good stability, and skin compatibility.
Key Words: Bombax ceiba L.; Semal Kante (thorns of Bombax ceiba L); Pharmacognostical studies; Phytochemical studies; Herbal face serum.

Cite This Article:

Please cite this article in press Ganga C S et al., Utilising ‘Semal Kante’ To Develop A Novel Formulation And Standardisation , Indo Am. J. P. Sci, 2026; 13(01).

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