Author(s):
Srividya S, Sumaiya Banu, Malathi B R, Premjanu N, Revathy R, Sridevi G
Email(s):
sridevig1@srmist.edu.in
DOI:
10.52711/0974-360X.2025.00816 
Address:
Srividya S1*, Sumaiya Banu2, Malathi B R3, Premjanu N4, Revathy R5, Sridevi G6
1Associate Professor, Department of Biochemistry, Sathyabama Dental College and Hospital, Chennai.
2CRRI, Sathyabama Dental College and Hospital, Chennai.
3Associate Professor, Department of Microbiology, Sathyabama Dental College and Hospital, Chennai.
4Assistant Professor, Department of Biochemistry, Sathyabama Dental College and Hospital, Chennai.
5Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacology, Sathyabama Dental College and Hospital, Chennai.
6Professor and Head, Department of Physiology, SRM Dental College, Ramapuram, Bharathi Salai, Chennai.
*Corresponding Author
Published In:
Volume - 18,
Issue - 12,
Year - 2025
ABSTRACT:
A herbal oil made from the leaves of Psidium guajava L. (guava) was made and put through a variety of tests, including sensitivity, irritation, grittiness, specific gravity, pH, acid value, saponification value, ester value, and physical characteristics including colour, density, and odour. The oil's chemical composition was further examined using Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) and gas chromatography and mass spectrometry (GCMS). The oil's smooth texture was revealed by grittiness, and the sensitivity test showed no signs of irritation, redness, or noticeable skin changes. FTIR revealed the oil's chemical composition, whereas GCMS revealed the bioactive substances that may provide the oil antibacterial, antioxidant, and anti-dandruff properties. After completing its biological action, Psidium guajava leaf oil may be used as a herbal hair oil to treat bacterial infections and dandruff.
Cite this article:
Srividya S, Sumaiya Banu, Malathi B R, Premjanu N, Revathy R, Sridevi G. Formulation of Herbal Oil using The Leaves of Psidium guajava and its Characterization. Research Journal Pharmacy and Technology. 2025;18(12):5651-4. doi: 10.52711/0974-360X.2025.00816
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Srividya S, Sumaiya Banu, Malathi B R, Premjanu N, Revathy R, Sridevi G. Formulation of Herbal Oil using The Leaves of Psidium guajava and its Characterization. Research Journal Pharmacy and Technology. 2025;18(12):5651-4. doi: 10.52711/0974-360X.2025.00816 Available on: https://rjptonline.org/AbstractView.aspx?PID=2025-18-12-6
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