Table 3.
Various Herbal Marketed Formulations Along with Their Mechanism of Action, Marketed Preparation and Brand Name
| Ingredient | Source | Action | Marketed Preparation | Brand Name/Manufacturer97–100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turmeric (Curcuma longa) | Rhizome of Turmeric Plant | Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant; typically applied to face/neck for pigmentation and acne; once or twice daily | Curcumin Gel | Curcuma Health |
| Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum) | Milk Thistle Seeds | Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory; used on face and hands for UV/sun damage; daily morning use | Silymarin Cream | Nutraceutical Corporation |
| Neem (Azadirachta indica) | Neem Tree (Leaves, Bark) | Antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory; used for acne-prone face; twice daily | Neem Cream | Himalaya Wellness |
| Gotu Kola (Centella asiatica) | Gotu Kola Plant (Leaves) | Wound healing, anti-inflammatory; applied on scars, legs, arms; once daily for 2–4 weeks | Cica-Care Hydrogel | Smith & Nephew |
| Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) | Licorice Root | Skin brightening, anti-inflammatory; used on face/neck for melasma; daily or night use | Licorice Skin Cream | Himalaya Wellness |
| Aloe Vera (Aloe vera) | Aloe Plant (Leaves) | Soothing, moisturizing; applied to face/arms/legs; multiple times daily as needed | Aloe Vera Gel | Aloe Farms |
| Tea Tree Oil (Melaleuca alternifolia) | Tea Tree (Leaves) | Antimicrobial; used on acne lesions on face/chest/back; 1–2 times daily, anti-inflammatory | Tea Tree Oil Gel | Thursday Plantation |
| Triphala | Amalaki, Bibhitaki, Haritaki | Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory; applied to face for rejuvenation; nightly or daily | Triphala Paste | Himalaya Wellness |
| Calendula (Calendula officinalis) | Marigold Flowers | Antiseptic, wound healing; used on minor cuts on arms/legs; 2–3 times daily | Calendula Cream | Weleda AG |
| Indian Frankincense (Boswellia serrata) | Boswellia Tree Resin | Anti-inflammatory, analgesic; applied to joints, hands, legs; twice daily | Boswellia Cream | Ayushakti |
| Arnica (Arnica montana) | Arnica Flowers | Anti-inflammatory, analgesic; used on bruises on arms/legs; 2–3 times daily | Arnica Gel | Boiron |
| Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) | Rosemary Leaves | Antioxidant, antimicrobial; applied on scalp or face; daily application | Rosemary Oil | Herb Pharm |
| Gotu Kola (Hydrocotyle asiatica) | Gotu Kola Plant | Skin regeneration, healing; applied on scars/face; once daily for ≥4 weeks | Gotu Kola Gel | Bioré |
| Yerba Mate (Ilex paraguariensis) | Yerba Mate Leaves | Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory; used on body/arms/legs; daily use | Yerba Mate Cream | Herbalife |
| Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba) | Ginkgo Tree (Leaves) | Antioxidant, promotes circulation -enhancing; applied on face/neck; daily or nightly | Ginkgo Biloba Cream | Nature’s Way |