FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF POLYHERBAL GEL CONTAINING TURMERIC, GINGER, TEA TREE OIL, MARULA OIL FOR THE TREATMENT OF HIDRADENITIS SUPPURATIVA

Abstract

Polyherbal formulations are one of the most preferred forms due to their synergistic effects considering various health problems. This abstract mainly emphasizes the polyherbal gel containing Curcuma Longa (Turmeric), Zingiber Officinale (Ginger), Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) oil, Sclerocarya Birrea (Marula) oil for the treatment of Hidradenitis Suppurativa. Turmeric and Ginger are well known for their anti-inflammatory as well as anti-oxidant properties which, provide soothing skin irritations, treating inflammations and promoting overall skin health inflammation, as well as that Marul oil prevents the formation of scar Tissue, provides intense hydration, nourishment and protection against environmental stresses. Gels are preferred over ointments because they avoid first pass metabolism, and gel absorbs quickly through the skin so it leaves no stain and is preferred over ointment because it results in the formation of film over the applied skin surface and causes staining of the clothes. KEY WORDS: Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric), Zingiber Officinale (Ginger), Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) oil, Sclerocarya Birrea (Marula) oil.