Development of Herbal Anti-inflammatory Ointment

Even in areas where modern medicine is available, the interest on herbal medicines and their utilization have been increasing rapidly in recent years. Plant derived substances and herbal medicines have recently attracted to great interest towards their versatile application, as medicinal plant are the richest source of bioactive compounds used in traditional and modern medicines. The present work is to formulate and evaluate the herbal ointment containing Shamipatra leaves extract. The ethanolic extract were prepared by using ultra sonic extraction method. Ointment base was prepared and formulation of herbal ointment was done by incorporating the extract in the base by levigation method. After completion of formulation it was evaluated for its physicochemical parameters like Colour, Odour, pH, Spreadability, Consistacy, Solubility, Washability, etc. Also the formulation was evaluated. Shamipartra plant have many medicinal properties such as anti-inflammatory, and more. Purpose of this formulation is to formulate analgesic ointment to relive pain with minimal side effects.