Abstract

DEVELOPMENT, CHARACTERIZATION AND EVALUATION OF HERBAL HANDWASH TABLET

*Nilam U. Metkari, Prathmesh Kanade, Kunal Mulik, Adarsh Mangore, Rajnandini Patil and Shrutika Patil

.

Abstract

The herbal handwash tablet is formulated using tea tree oil and is sandalwood powder. It is travel friendly, easy to carry, and has a Lavender and sandalwood fragrance. It has antimicrobial properties as well as antifungal properties and also prevents skin related problems such as ringworm, eczema, contact dermatitis, actinic keratosis, etc. It has good antimicrobial activity. A formulation of herbal handwash tablet is based on the crude drug and synthetic chemicals, with the core ingredient tea tree oil and sandalwood powder. It is suitable for human skin and can be a therapeutic alternative to skin problems. Herbal handwash tablet was tested by both pre-evaluation and post compression tests which gave good results for all the batches. The herbal handwash tablet was tested for antimicrobial activity by agar well diffusion assay in various concentration. The sample shows strong antimicrobial activity at different concentration. The herbal handwash tablet was prepared using wet granulation method. Herbal handwash tablet is mild on the skin, avoids harsh chemicals that might cause hand irritation or dryness, and possibly adding plant based moisturizing component. Tea tree oil work on Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus by killing or inhibiting their growth. Tea tree oil is effective for hand disinfection, killing bacteria without antibiotics. Beyond physical health, sandalwood supports emotional and spiritual well-being, marketing it a holistic choice comprehensive wellness.

Keywords: Hand hygiene, Tea tree oil, herbal formulation, antimicrobial activity, sandalwood powder.