Formulation and Evaluation of Emulgel Containing Tridax Procumbens Extract

Abstract

Emulgels have emerged as a promising topical drug delivery system for delivering both hydrophobic and hydrophilic drugs. They increase the absorption and enhance the action of the drug. The objective of this study was to formulate and evaluate Emulgel containing extract of Tridax procumbens for wound healing activity. The plant has been extensively used in Ayurvedic system of medicine for various diseases like hepatoprotective effect, immunomodulating property, promising wound healing activity, antidiabetic, hypotensive effect, antimicrobial, insect repellent activity, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant, bronchial catarrh, dysentery, diarrhoea also prevent falling of hairs and leads to hair growth promotion. The formulation of Emulgel was done by using Carbapol 940, Span 80, Tween 80, Light Liquid paraffin, Triethanolamine, methyl paraben and extract of TP. The formulated emulgel was evaluated for physical properties like pH, Spreadability, Viscosity and compatibility studies & anti-microbial studies. From the evaluation it was concluded that the formulation F2 Emulgel was better on its physical properties and anti-microbial studies for wound healing activity.