DEVELOPMENT AND EVALUATION OF BOTANICAL INSECTICIDAL FORMULATIONS
AbstractHerbal insecticidal formulations using two indigenous plants were developed keeping in view disadvantages of the use of synthetic products and to embolden eco-friendly approach. Plants selected were screened for insecticidal and antifeedant activities. Oil in water emulsion-based creams and wettable powder were formulated. Creams were evaluated for different parameters like appearance, pH, spreadability, texture analysis, extrudability, homogeneity, skin irritation, short term stability study and estimation of phytoconstituents while powder granules for appearance, pH, wettability, persistent foaming, suspensibility, spontaneity of dispersion, particle size analysis and flow property. The formulations were found to be stable during stability study according to ICH guidelines. Results indicate that prepared herbal formulations can effectively be used as safe and user convenient products.
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Prinkal Kikani, Karuna Modi and Mamta Shah *
Department of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, L. M. College of Pharmacy, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.
mbshah2007@rediffmail.com
17 January 2025
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10.13040/IJPSR.0975-8232.IJP.12(1).31-36
31 January 2025
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