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@article{203786,
        author = {Miss. Pratiksha Vitthal Chaudhar and Ass. Prof. Miss. Vaishnavi Dawalbaje},
        title = {Formulate and Evaluate a Hydrogel based Drug Delivery System Containing Green Tea Extract for Wound Healing},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {13},
        number = {1},
        pages = {302-310},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=203786},
        abstract = {Hydrogels are three-dimensional polymeric networks capable of retaining large amounts of water and have emerged as promising carriers for wound healing applications. Herbal-based hydrogels are gaining attention due to their biocompatibility, safety, and therapeutic potential. The present project focuses on the formulation and evaluation of a hydrogel-based drug delivery system using green tea extract for wound healing activity.
Green tea contains polyphenols, catechins, flavonoids, and antioxidants that exhibit antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and wound healing properties. In this study, Carbopol 940 was used as the gelling polymer, glycerin as humectant, methyl paraben as preservative, and triethanolamine as neutralizing agent. The hydrogel was prepared by dispersion method followed by incorporation of green tea extract.
The formulated hydrogel was evaluated for various physicochemical parameters such as appearance, pH, viscosity, spreadability, homogeneity, extrudability, and stability. The prepared formulation showed satisfactory consistency, acceptable pH, good spreadability, and smooth texture suitable for topical application.
The study concludes that green tea hydrogel can serve as an effective herbal wound healing formulation with improved patient compliance and enhanced therapeutic activity.},
        keywords = {Hydrogel, Green Tea Extract, Wound Healing, Carbopol 940, Herbal Drug Delivery System, Topical Gel},
        month = {June},
        }