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@article{176586,
        author = {Mr Saurabh Rajendra Falke and Mr Naseem Qureshi and Miss Bushra hundekari},
        title = {Preparation and Evaluation of Herbal Cream from Lantana camara Leaves},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {11},
        number = {11},
        pages = {6714-6718},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=176586},
        abstract = {The increasing awareness of the adverse effects associated with synthetic cosmetic products has led to a global shift towards herbal and natural alternatives. Herbal cosmetics, formulated using plant-derived bioactive constituents, are gaining widespread acceptance due to their minimal side effects, improved safety profile, and therapeutic benefits. Among the numerous medicinal plants explored for dermatological applications, Lantana camara, a member of the Verbenaceae family, has shown considerable promise. Traditionally utilized in various ethnomedicinal systems, Lantana camara possesses a wide spectrum of pharmacological activities including antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and wound-healing properties, making it a suitable candidate for the development of herbal topical formulations.
The present study aimed to formulate a stable and effective herbal cream incorporating ethanolic extract of Lantana camara leaves. The plant material was subjected to standard extraction techniques to isolate the active phytoconstituents, which were subsequently integrated into a cream base formulated using suitable excipients. The herbal cream was prepared using the oil-in-water emulsion method and evaluated for its physicochemical characteristics including appearance, pH, spreadability, stability, washability, and viscosity. Additionally, biological evaluations such as antimicrobial activity and skin irritation tests were conducted to ensure the therapeutic efficacy and safety of the final product.
Preliminary results revealed that the cream exhibited desirable physicochemical parameters and showed significant antimicrobial activity against selected microbial strains. The formulation remained stable under different storage conditions and did not show any signs of phase separation or degradation. The absence of skin irritation further confirmed its dermatological compatibility.
This investigation supports the traditional claims of Lantana camara and demonstrates its potential as a valuable herbal ingredient in topical pharmaceutical and cosmetic products. Further studies involving advanced phytochemical screening, in vivo efficacy testing, and consumer acceptability trials are recommended to establish its commercial viability.},
        keywords = {Lantana camara, herbal cream, topical formulation, antimicrobial activity, skin infections, wound healing, natural extract.},
        month = {April},
        }