Volume : 12, Issue : 12, December- 2025
Title:
A REVIEW AND THE STUDY OF ANTI-INFLAMMATORY HERBAL OINTMENT
Authors :
Syed Arsan Ali Syed Akbar Ali, Sunil S. Bhagat, Dr. Swati P. Deshmukh
Abstract :
The study focuses on the formulation and evaluation of an anti-inflammatory herbal ointment prepared using traditionally recognized medicinal plants known for their analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and wound-soothing properties. Herbal ingredients such as turmeric, ginger, aloe vera, neem, or other selected botanicals offer a safer alternative to synthetic agents due to their biocompatibility and minimal side effects. The review highlights the pharmacological basis of key phytoconstituents—curcuminoids, gingerols, flavonoids, tannins, and essential oils—that contribute to inflammation reduction by inhibiting cyclooxygenase pathways, scavenging free radicals, and modulating cytokine release. The formulation process, evaluation parameters, and stability considerations are discussed to ensure optimum spreadability, viscosity, homogeneity, and therapeutic efficacy. This review emphasizes the relevance of herbal ointments in modern topical therapy, supporting their potential as effective, economical, and patient-friendly solutions for managing mild to moderate inflammatory skin conditions. Keywords: Anti-inflammatory ointment, herbal formulation, phytoconstituents, topical delivery, natural therapeutics, wound care.
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Please cite this article in press Syed Arsan Ali Syed Akbar Ali et al., A Review And The Study Of Anti-Inflammatory Herbal Ointment, Indo Am. J. P. Sci, 2025; 12(12).
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