FORMULATION AND EVALUATION HERBAL SOAP FORM FICUS RELIGIOSA

Ficus religosa, sometimes referred to as peepal, is a member of the Moraceae family. Studies have been conducted on phenolic components, hydrocarbons, aliphatic alcohols, volatile components, phytosterols, amino acids, furanocoumanins, and a few other secondary metabolite types in Ficus religiososa. The agar well diffusion technique was used to assess the antimicrobial activity of plant extracts. The researcher will be asked to isolate novel medicinal chemicals from various regions of Ficus religiosa in order to discover novel medications. Similar to Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani, and homeopathy, it is a prominent indigenous medical system. Traditional medicine uses a variety of parts, including stem bark, root bark, aerial roots, vegetative buds, leaves, fruits, and latex, to treat diabetes, vomiting, burns, gynecological disorders, diarrhea, nervous disorders, and as a tonic and astringent. In India, medicinal plants have been the main source of treatment because they contain a variety of complex chemical substances with varying compositions. Following the formulation's completion, it was assessed for physicochemical characteristics such as color, odor, pH, spreadability, extrudability, consistency, solubility, and washability. Additionally, the formulation was assessed for stability at different temperatures, demonstrating no change in irritancy or spreadability. The majority of commercial soaps contain chemicals and synthetic components that can be unpleasant or harmful to the skin. Human skin requires specialized therapy for healing, enhanced skin tone, and the look of radiant health. Another potential approach is to use natural herbal soaps. Our study's objective was to create herbal hygienic soap using an antibacterial ingredient and the cold process technology. Herbal soap was prepared using Aloe vera, Lemon oil, neem, Ethanol, Rosemery water, Rosewater, Glycerin, Steric acid, Soft Paraffin. Ficus religiosa (Active ingredient), and NaOH (lye) and different extracts were included into basic saponification reaction. The saponification, soluble matter, antimicrobial testing using different concentration of soap solution comparing with standard. The herbal soaps has satisfactory antimicrobial results as compared to antibiotic. Moreover, oils used are added to treat various skin infection and for daily usage.

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