Formulation of Ointment from Banana Leaves against Bacterial Skin Pathogens

Plants play a very important role on earth, so they can be evaluated for a wide range of biological activities and used for the treatment of various diseases. One such family with medicinal importance is Musaceae (Banana family). Thus, this study aimed to formulate an ointment from the extract of banana leaves against bacterial skin pathogens. Extract was obtained from the leaves by Soxhlet extraction method. Qualitative phytochemical analysis and GC - MS analysis was performed to detect the presence of active components. Agar - well diffusion was carried out against selected strains and the ointment was formulated with ethyl acetate extract of banana leaves, Carbopol - 940, Propylene glycol, Ethanol, Methyl paraben, Propylparaben, EDTA and water in a quantity sufficient to prepare 100g of ointment.