Abstract

FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF AQUEOUS GEL OF POWDERED GUAVA LEAVES FOR MOUTH ULCER

*Pallavi R. Rushiya, Priyanka R. Kuthe and Dr. Amit N. Maliye

ABSTRACT

The main objective behind this formulation of herbal Guava Leaves gel was to overcome the pain & discomfort by the mouth ulcers. As we know there are different types of mouth ulcers that cause inflammation & pain. The most common oral ulcers are Local trauma & Aphthous Stomatitis. Now a day’s a lots of herbal medicines are important stay of primary healthcare because of good response & highly efficient treatment with less amount of side effects. The formulated gel contains main ingredients is Guava Leaves Powder & Carbopol 934 as gelling agent & Propylene glycol as co-solvent. The other ingredients as Haldi & Lavang act as antiseptic & antifungal agents. The formulated gel was evaluated for different parameters like physicochemical parameters (pH, viscosity, spreadability, etc.), zone of inhibition, etc. The formulated gel was made transparent homogeneous mixture with pH ranges between 6-6.5. This herbal gel was stable at room temperature which is protected from any of microorganisms & thus it is safer for use for mouth ulcers.

Keywords: Oral ulcer, Guava leaves, Haldi, Lavang, Carbopol 934 & Gel.