Development and Characterization of Herbal Analgesic Oil Using Traditional Medicinal Plants

Specifically for the treatment of musculoskeletal pain and inflammation, herbal analgesic oils have drawn a lot of interest as safe and efficient substitutes for synthetic painkillers. In this study, a blend of traditional medicinal plants, including Vitex negundo (Nirgundi), Tinospora cordifolia (Guduchi), Aegle marmelos (Bilva), Acorus calamus (Sweet Flag), and Ficus religiosa (Pipal), is used to formulate and evaluate a herbal analgesic oil in a base of sesame and mustard oils. Organoleptic characteristics, physicochemical parameters (pH, viscosity), phytochemical screening, and microbiological safety tests were among the many assessments that were performed on the manufactured oil. The findings showed a transparent, fragrant oil with a moderate viscosity that is appropriate for topical use and a pH that is compatible with human skin. The existence of important bioactive substances such flavonoids, alkaloids, tannins, and terpenoids—which support its analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties—was verified by phytochemical analysis. The formulation’s safety with a low microbial load and no pathogens was guaranteed by microbiological evaluation. According to the results, the herbal analgesic oil is a potential natural treatment alternative for pain management, and more clinical research is necessary to determine its effectiveness in vivo.