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@article{190418,
        author = {Mazhavancheril Meera Devi and Topiya Aamena and Motala Misbah and Bhoya Fidorish and Thummar Darshit and Kotadiya Shreyansh},
        title = {Formulation and Evaluation of Antimicrobial Polyherbal Ointment},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {8},
        pages = {5338-5348},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=190418},
        abstract = {The present work was aimed to formulate and evaluate a polyherbal ointment with antimicrobial activity. The use of plants for healing purposes predates human history and has gained considerable attention for their applications in both traditional and modern medicine. It is getting popularized owing to its natural origin and lesser side effects. Among various dosage forms, ointments serve as an effective medium for delivering natural drugs topically. Ointment was prepare using ethanolic extracts of Banyan, Peepal, and Brahmi leaves. The extracts were obtained using the maceration method and incorporated into an ointment base via levigation.  The prepared formulation was assessed for physicochemical parameters such as colour, odour, pH, spreadability, extrudability, consistency, solubility and washability. Stability studies at different temperatures indicated no significant changes in irritancy, spreadability, or antimicrobial activity. The polyherbal ointment was tested for antimicrobial efficacy against Betadine (5% w/w) as a standard, demonstrating significant activity against selected microbial species. These findings suggest that Banyan, Peepal, and Brahmi can be effectively utilized in a simple topical dosage form, offering a promising natural alternative for medicinal applications. Hence an attempt was made to formulate a polyherbal ointment and evaluate for its physicochemical parameters.},
        keywords = {Polyherbal ointment, Banyan, Peepal, Brahmi, antimicrobial activity, topical formulation, herbal medicine.},
        month = {January},
        }