FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF Barleria cristata LEAF

Herbal formulations have gained wide acceptance due to their safety, efficacy, and minimal side effects when compared to synthetic preparations. Barleria cristata, commonly known as Philippine violet, is a medicinal plant traditionally used for its anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antioxidant, and wound-healing properties. The present study focuses on the formulation and evaluation of a herbal topical preparation using Barleria cristata leaf extract. The leaves were collected, authenticated, dried, powdered, and subjected to extraction. The obtained extract was incorporated into a suitable herbal base to prepare a topical formulation. The prepared formulation was evaluated for various physicochemical parameters such as appearance, pH, spreadability, homogeneity, grittiness, and stability. The results indicated that the formulation possessed acceptable physicochemical characteristics and good stability, suggesting that Barleria cristata leaf extract can be effectively used in herbal topical formulations.