Formulation and Evaluation of Herbal Topical Gel Containing Piper Betle Leaf Extract for Antimicrobial Activity

activity was assessed against selected microbial strains using standard in vitro methods. The results indicated that the herbal gel possessed satisfactory physicochemical properties and exhibited significant antimicrobial potential due to the presence of active plant constituents. The study suggests that Piper betle leaf extract-based topical gel can serve as a promising natural formulation for antimicrobial applications, with potential use in oral and topical therapeutic management.