A review on herbs: as therapeutics and cosmetics

Abstract

The composition of the herbal formulation described in the review includes at least two plant extracts in the form of
oil or powder or mixtures thereof, with the plant extracts chosen from the group consisting of Gymnena sylvestrae
water extract 3 to 6wt.%, Tridax procumbens water extract 3 to 6wt.%, its methanolic extract 4 to 6wt.%, Allium
sativum oil hexane extrac, and Allium weight percent, piroxicam 1-2. %, Turmeric powder, 0.1-1.0 wt. carbopol
concentrations of 1% to 4% by weight in an aqueous cream or gel basis. 20-40 wt. % emulsifying ointment with a
wide range of uses. %, a preservative between 0.05% and 0.3%, and a humectant between 1% and 4% by weight.
percentage, plus enough water to equal 100 grams. %.