Table 4 Physicochemical properties of formulated Costus speciosus’ ointment

Colour

Dark Green

Odour

Characteristic

Consistency Smooth

Smooth

P^H

6.1

Extrudability

0.4 gm

Spread ability

7 s

Loss on drying

30%

Washability

Good

Non-irritancy

Non-irritant

Solubility

Soluble in boiling water, miscible with alcohol, ether.

Stability study

2 ºC, 25ºC, and 37ºC was stable