Development and Evaluation of Hydrogel Wound Dressings Loaded with Herbal Extracts

The current study aimed to develop carbomer based hydrogel dressings, incorporating ethanolic extracts of Rosmarinus officinalis aerial parts, Achillea millefolium and Calendula flowers. pharmaceutical properties the obtained hydrogels, as well their texture antimicrobial activity, were further evaluated. Five wound dressing formulations on carbopol prepared. addition formulation slightly lowered pH expected. parts extract loaded proved be firmest one. In terms consistency viscosity, behavior five hydrogels was relatively similar. Based analysis, has been affected some extent by extracts, decreasing consistency, firmness, adhesiveness. with one blend (mixture three above-mentioned extracts) have a good activity. studied could serve basis for development novel materials, although more extended in vivo studies would needed order support results.