Formulation and Evaluation of Butea monosperma (Lam.) Ointment

Abstract

Medicinal plants contain the bioactive compounds which are utilized in old as well as current remedy, unorganized substances and herbal medicines has recently received major attentiveness because of wide range of functions. Although there are modern treatments available everywhere, interest in and uses of herbal remedies have grown significantly in recent years. Seeds, berries, roots, leaves, bark and flowers can all be utilized to make herbal medicine. Herbal medications can be created in the form of an ointment in addition to various dosage forms. A viscous semisolid mixture known as an ointment is applied topically to a range of bodily surfaces. The objective of the existing work is to create and assess the ointment containing an extract of Butea monosperma (Lam.) leaves. The ethanolic extracts were ready by utilizing maceration technique. Phytochemical screening also done. Ointment base were prepared and preparation of ointment was completed by including the decoction in the base through fusion technique and formulation were evaluated for color, odour, pH, spreadability, consistency, diffusion study, solubility and wash ability.