Formulation and Evaluation of Herbal Hand Sanitizer

The main intention of this research is to prepare tulsi and Neem based herbal gel sanitizer by minimizing the alcoholic usage and to evaluate the anti-bacterial activity of this herbal sanitizer. Methods: tulsi and Neem gel sanitizer was prepared from the ethanolic extract of Ocimum Tenuiflorum and Azadirachta indica (along with addition of gel base prepared from HPMC-E15. Results: The tulsi and Nee gel sanitizer was formulated and evaluated for its phytochemical constituents present in tulsi and neem, organoleptic properties, irritancy test and the efficiency of anti-bacterial activity of tulsi was also evaluated and it is safe and effective against pathogens. Conclusion: As a natural herb, tulsi and neem which was a household ingredient could also be effectively formulated as a sanitizer that reduces the side effects of alcoholic sanitizer products and is a best source that acts effectively against a numerous pathogens..