Ethanopharmacology, Pharmacognostic Exploration, Formulation and Evaluation of A Topical Gel Containing Euphorbia Hirta Linn Plant Extract

Abstract

The medicinal plant Euphorbia hirta Linn, commonly referred to as asthma weed or pill-bearing spurge, can be found across tropical and subtropical regions. Its bioactive elements, which include flavonoids, alkaloids, tannins, and saponins, have been accountable for its medicinal qualities and have been utilised in traditional medicine for quite a while. A wide range of pharmacological actions, including anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antifungal, antioxidant, and antidiabetic properties, have been demonstrated for E. hirta. Because of its broncho-dilatory and expectorant qualities, studies have also shown that it may help with respiratory ailments like cough, bronchitis, and asthma. E. hirta exhibits promise in the treatment of gastrointestinal issues, skin ailments, and a number of inflammatory conditions in addition to respiratory health. In order to fully investigate E. hirta's medicinal potential, it is crucial to combine traditional knowledge with contemporary scientific study. To gain a greater understanding of the plant's significance in modern medicine. In the current investigation, the ethnopharmacological assessment of the plant has been conducted. The formulation and subsequent evaluation of a topical anti-inflammatory gel incorporating Euphorbia hirta Linn. extract has been performed.