Volume : 13, Issue : 02, February – 2026
Title:
FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF HERBAL MEDICATED SOAP CONTAINING Calophyllum inophyllum SEED OIL
Authors :
Sai Manjusha Thummala, Amrutha Sravanika Thota, Venkata Lakshmi Priya Pinnika, Sowjanya Sannala, N.Sri devi, Dr. Aparna Pisipati, Dr. Y.A Chowdary
Abstract :
Herbal cosmetics have gained significant attention due to their safety, biocompatibility, and therapeutic potential. The present study aimed to formulate and evaluate a herbal medicated soap containing oil of Calophyllum inophyllum (Family: Clusiaceae), commonly known as Tamanu oil, known for its antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, wound-healing, and antioxidant properties. The seed oil was incorporated into a soap base prepared by the melt and pour method using coconut oil, olive oil, castor oil, sodium hydroxide, distilled water, glycerine, and lavender oil as fragrance. The formulated soap was subjected to various physicochemical and performance evaluation tests including organoleptic characteristics, pH determination, foam height and foam retention, skin irritation test, and antimicrobial activity by agar well diffusion method. The prepared formulation showed satisfactory appearance with a greenish cream colour and pleasant odour. The soap exhibited good foam stability, adequate hardness, and acceptable moisture content. No signs of skin irritation were observed. Significant antimicrobial activity was demonstrated against common skin pathogens such as Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli. The results indicate that the formulated herbal soap containing Calophyllum inophyllum oil possesses desirable physicochemical properties and promising antimicrobial potential, suggesting its suitability as a safe and effective herbal cleansing agent for dermatological applications.
KEY WORDS: Herbal soap, Calophyllum inophyllum, Tamanu oil, Melt and Pour method, Physicochemical Evaluation
Cite This Article:
Please cite this article in press Sai Manjusha Thummala et al., formulation and evaluation of herbal medicated soap containing calophyllum inophyllum seed oil, Indo Am. J. P. Sci, 2026; 13(02).
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