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@article{205601,
        author = {Umesh Kumar Yadav},
        title = {FORMULATION AND PREPARATION OF ANTISEPTIC HERBAL BALMS},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {13},
        number = {1},
        pages = {7042-7047},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=205601},
        abstract = {Herbal medicines have been used for centuries for the treatment of wounds, cuts, burns, skin infections, and several other skin-related problems. In recent years, interest in herbal products has increased significantly because people are becoming more aware of the side effects associated with synthetic chemical-based formulations. Herbal products are generally considered safer, more skin-friendly, and environmentally acceptable. Among various herbal topical preparations, antiseptic herbal balms are widely used because they provide antimicrobial, soothing, anti-inflammatory, and moisturizing effects.
Antiseptic herbal balms are semisolid formulations prepared using medicinal plant extracts, essential oils, waxes, oils, and pharmaceutical excipients. These balms are applied externally on the skin to reduce microbial growth, protect damaged tissues, and support wound healing. Medicinal plants such as neem, turmeric, aloe vera, tulsi, peppermint, eucalyptus, and clove are commonly used because they contain bioactive compounds possessing antibacterial, antifungal, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory activities.
The effectiveness of a herbal balm depends on ingredient selection, extraction techniques, formulation methods, consistency, stability, spreadability, and storage conditions. Proper
formulation and evaluation are necessary to prepare safe and effective herbal products. This review paper discusses medicinal herbs, phytochemical constituents, pharmaceutical excipients, formulation principles, extraction methods, preparation techniques, evaluation tests, advantages, limitations, and future scope of antiseptic herbal balms.},
        keywords = {},
        month = {June},
        }