Formulation and Evaluation of Novel Topical Gel Incorporating Moringa and Curcumin Extracts for Skin Disorders

Approximately 75-80% of the world's population still relies mostly on herbal medications for primary healthcare, particularly in underdeveloped nations where they are more culturally acceptable and have less adverse effects.Herbal remedies are made from plants or plant parts are used to cure wounds, infections, and diseases.They can also be used to aid in the promotion of healing and wellness.It is a healthcare or preparation with a variety of uses that is derived from a plant or plants.Topical drug delivery system helps in delivery of the formulation into the skin directly for the treatment of skin diseases.The aim of the present investigation was to develop and study topical gel delivery of curcumin and moringa.Carbopol 934 and propylene glycol were used for the preparation of gel.The prepared gel formulation was evaluated for various properties such as compatibility, drug content and viscosity.The formulations exhibited good consistency, stable behavior, and anti-inflammatory characteristics without triggering discomfort to the skin.The swelling index and spreadability were found to be optimum for the better patient compliance.