Herbal medicines are widely used for primary healthcare due to their natural origin, cultural acceptance, and minimal side effects. The present study aimed to formulate and evaluate a polyherbal anti-inflammatory gel containing Moringa oleifera and curcumin extracts for topical drug delivery. Carbopol 934 and propylene glycol were used as the gel base and penetration enhancer. The prepared gel formulations were evaluated for parameters such as compatibility, viscosity, drug content, spreadability, swelling index, and stability. The formulations showed good consistency, optimum spreadability, stable behavior, and effective anti-inflammatory activity without causing skin irritation. The study concludes that the polyherbal gel may serve as a safe and effective topical treatment for inflammatory conditions.
*Prof. M. Akash Shete, Gayatri Parade, Samruddhi Padalkar, Rutuja Padalkar, Pramod Pandhare, Patil Aryan, Dr. Bhagyashri Panaskar, Dr. Amit Panaskar (Mon,) studied this question.