FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF FOOT CREAM FROM FICUS RACEMOSA

Abstract

Author(s): Vishnu Bhat, Nisha Ullas Naik*, Kushal R, Sinchana A Shetty, Vijeth Shetty G, Surekha Devadiga, Ravikumar Nayak

Feet are our body’s substructure, so keeping them healthy is indispensable to our overall health. From ancient time variety of herbs have been used to treat different foot diseases. In this study, the main aim is the preparation of foot cream using Ficus racemosa (cluster fig) plant extract. Its biological active ingredients, such as Gluconal acetate, β-sitosterol, lupeol and lupeol acetate produces wound healing, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antifungal activity over skin surface. The main objective of this research work includes the complete qualification of wound healing or screening, and it is useful to obtain good foot cream for topical application. Preparation of foot cream using Ficus racemosa was done and its evaluation was carried out on various parameters. The used product is compatible with other ingredients present in the formulation.