Design, Formulation, and Physicochemical Evaluation of Occimum sanctum Containing Honey Based Hydrogel

Background and Aim: The present study aims to formulate a hydrogel containing Tulsi (O. sanctum) and honey, to obtain a pharmaceutical topical preparation having desirable healing effects and antibacterial properties of both the ingredients.

Material and Method: Topical honey hydrogel formulation were prepared using 75%honey and 10% Occimum sanctum (Tulsi) with polymer carbopol 934. The prepared formulation was assessed for its pH, spreadability, swelling index and in-vitro release

Result: The pH and spreadability were in the range of 4.74 ± 0.02 and 7.75 ± 0.04 cm respectively. Carbopol based Honey –Tulsi Formulation showed a concentration-dependent increase in the amount of honey and O. sanctum diffused through dialysis method.

Conclusion: Within the limitations of the study, the results of our present study suggest that the studied Honey –Tulsi based hydrogel could be an economic indigenous substitute which is non-toxic, natural and efficient for clinical application.