Research Article

Development and Evaluation of the Wound Healing Effect of a Novel Topical Cream Formula Based on Ginkgo biloba Extract on Wounds in Diabetic Rats

Table 2

Physicochemical properties of the prepared cream based on Ginkgo biloba extract at different storage conditions.

Control testsFreshly formulated cream at ambient temperatureStorage at ambient temperature for 1 week, 1 month, 3 months, and 6 monthsStorage at 50°C for a week

AppearanceHomogenousHomogenousHomogenous
ColorWhiteWhiteWhite
OdorCharacteristic odor of Ginkgo biloba extractCharacteristic odor of Ginkgo biloba extractCharacteristic odor of Ginkgo biloba extract
ConsistencySemisolidSemisolidFluid
TextureSmoothSmoothSmooth
Homogeneity phase separation
Under centrifugal forces
Homogeneous, no phase separationHomogeneous, no phase separationHomogeneous, no phase separation
SpreadabilityEasyEasy
PenetrationThe cream penetrates with light messageThe cream penetrates with light message
Immediate skin feelMoisturizing, light, no grittiness, nongreasy, nonstickyMoisturizing, light, no grittiness, nongreasy, nonsticky
pH stabilized with triethanolamine to obtain