A Development of Herbal Products to Relieve Itching from Insect Bites

Abstract

This research and development aimed to study herbs that have properties to relieve rashes from insect bites and develop appropriate products to relieve rashes from insect bites by studying from related documents and textbooks. Selected herbs from a group of experts in treating Thai traditional medicine. Product format analysis Physical characteristics test and follow up on the satisfaction of using the product among Medical College personnel by selecting specifically totaling 20 people, the selection criteria were (1) people aged 20 years and over, (2) no skin diseases, and (3) no congenital diseases.

               The results of the study found that there were 3 types of herbs were selected: Clinacanthus nutans Burm.f. Lindau, Coccinia grandis L. Voigt, and Justicia gendarussa Burm.f. The selection of product formats that had the ability to penetrate the skin quickly and provides a cooling sensation when in contact with the skin in rashes from insect bites, suitable in gel form a total of 6 herbal formulas can be developed into products. Then the physical characteristics of all 6 formulas of products were examined. It was found that the color of the products had not changed. The pH value was equal to 7. The physical characteristics of the products were not separated into layers. Search for more and more uniform distribution on smooth surfaces over a period of 24 and 48 hours. Search to see statistics (p < 0.05) and from the research results with the highest average score is Clinacanthus nutans Burm.f. Lindau Voigt Formula 2, it was found that the average score for physical characteristics was 8.00±0.65 for color, 8.10±0.85 for odor, and 7.45±1.50 for texture. 7.90±1.17 and absorption into the skin 8.05±0.95 and overall product satisfaction 8.05± were not significantly different. It represents an opportunity for the development of contemporary herbal medicines in the form of gel products. and extend it to be useful for teaching Thai traditional medicine graduates to be able to use it in treating patients.