Formulation and Evaluation of Herbal Nanogel from Berberis Aristata and Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil for the Treatment of Dermatophytic Skin Infections

Author(s)	Dr. Asha Shrikant Shinde
Country	India
Abstract	The present study focuses on the formulation and evaluation of an herbal nanogel using Berberis aristata bark extract and Citrullus lanatus seed oil for the treatment of dermatophytic infections. Herbal drugs are preferred due to their better safety profile; however, poor bioavailability and penetration remain major challenges. To overcome these limitations, nanotechnology-based delivery systems such as nanogels offer enhanced therapeutic efficacy.In this work, plant materials were authenticated and extracted using standard pharmacognostic methods. A stable nanoemulsion was prepared using natural polymers and converted into a nanogel using a suitable gelling agent. The formulated nanogel was evaluated for physicochemical characteristics, spreadability, in vitro drug release, and antifungal activity against dermatophytes.
Keywords	Herbal nanogel, Berberis aristata, Citrullus lanatus, Pharmacognosy, Antifungal activity
Field	Medical / Pharmacy
Published In	Volume 16, Issue 4, October-December 2025
Published On	2025-11-30

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