A Review on Development of Anti-Inflammatory Hydrogel Incorporating Tulsi and Indian Frankincense for Enhanced Wound Healing and Tissue Repairing

Abstract

The creation of hydrogels infused with herbal components for wound healing has surfaced as a potential direction in biomedical research and natural medicine. This research examines the composition and therapeutic efficacy of anti-inflammatory hydrogel systems using Ocimum sanctum (Tulsi) and Boswellia serrata (Indian Frankincense). These herbs are esteemed in traditional medicine for their powerful anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antioxidant, and tissue-regenerative qualities. The review examines the physiological mechanisms of wound healing, emphasises the significance of inflammatory regulation, and offers comprehensive insights into the phytochemistry and pharmacodynamics of Tulsi and Boswellia. It also explores contemporary formulation methodologies, assessment criteria, and preclinical evidence, emphasising how these botanical medicines promote healing when integrated into hydrogel systems. Challenges and constraints are thoroughly assessed, and future opportunities for sophisticated hydrogel-based herbal formulations are delineated.