FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF HERBAL LOTION USING COW GHE AND SHAT DHAUT GHRIT

Shat Dhaut Ghrita (SDG) is a traditional Ayurvedic formulation prepared by repeatedly washing cow ghee with water one hundred times, resulting in a smooth, soft, and non-greasy semisolid preparation suitable for topical application. The present study was aimed at the formulation and evaluation of a herbal-based lotion using Shat Dhaut Ghrita as the base along with natural ingredients such as turmeric, lavender oil, vitamin E, rose water, and tragacanth powder. The prepared formulation was evaluated for various pharmaceutical parameters including organoleptic characteristics, homogeneity, spreadability, washability, acid value, saponification value, and antimicrobial activity. The formulation exhibited a smooth texture, good homogeneity, easy spreadability, and acceptable physical appearance. The acid value and saponification value of the prepared Shat Dhaut Ghrita were found to be 0.11 and 25.96, respectively, indicating improved stability and suitability for topical use. Preliminary antimicrobial evaluation suggested inhibitory activity against selected microbial strains. The combined effect of Shat Dhaut Ghrita and herbal ingredients may contribute to moisturizing, soothing, wound-healing, and skin-protective properties. The study concludes that the developed herbal lotion possesses promising pharmaceutical characteristics and has potential application as a natural topical formulation for skincare and wound management. Further clinical and stability studies are recommended to validate its therapeutic efficacy and long-term safety.