Preparation and Evaluation of Herbal Cream containing Anethum sowa and Aloe barbadensis

Abstract

Dill (Anethum sowa) is known as aromatic, medicinal and culinary herb since ancient times. The extraction of essential oil and the chemical composition of oils from dill seeds are described along with antimicrobial, insecticidal, antifungal and other uses. Aloe vera is known for its skin care and medicinal properties since time immemorial the plant is extensively recognized as a remedy for rashes, dry skin, allergic irritation, skin aging, wound healing, psoriasis, dermatitis and inflammation. Creams are semisolid preparation that contains one or more medicaments usually in a base with refreshing fragrances and are intended to spread on skin easily. The effectiveness of these products depends in part on your skin type and the active ingredient. Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus), a bacterium that causes skin infection as a result of skin colonization; it is becoming increasingly resistant to many commonly used for antibiotics. The anti-bacterial activities were proportional to the concentration of extract alone and in the cream. All cream formulations showed satisfactory physical properties with smooth texture, emollient, non- greasy and easy to remove with water. It is concluded that Anethum Sowa and Aloe barbadensis has potential to be developed as a cream for skin infections caused by S.aureus. The zone of inhibition is seen on the cup plate method and the reading is compared with the standard. The evaluation is done on the formulation. There studies suggest that composition of extract and base of cream of F3 and F4 are more stable and safer, it may produce synergistic action.