FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF ANTI-BACTERIAL CREAM CONTAINING Lantana camara

Sabitha M. B., Dr. S. V. Rekha, Dr. S. D. Shanmuga Kumar, Kavya Unni C. P., Arshad A., Athulya C.*, Hridhik P. H., Manju C., Nandhana G.

The present study focuses on the formulation and evaluation of an antibacterial cream containing Lantana camara leaf extract, a medicinal plant known for its antimicrobial properties. The leaves are rich in bioactive constituents such as flavonoids, alkaloids, tannins, triterpenoids, saponins, and phenolic compounds responsible for antibacterial activity. The extract was incorporated into a suitable cream base and evaluated for physicochemical parameters including pH, viscosity, spreadability, homogeneity, appearance, stability, and antimicrobial activity against selected bacterial strains. The results indicate that the formulated cream exhibited significant antibacterial activity along with acceptable physicochemical characteristics. The study suggests that Lantana camara–based cream may serve as a promising natural alternative to synthetic antibacterial formulations with improved safety and therapeutic potential.