Product Development of Applied Herbal Gel Containing a Crude Herbal Extracts from Community Forests to Reduce Muscle Pain

การพัฒนาผลิตภัณฑ์เจลสมุนไพรสูตรประยุกต์ที่มีส่วนผสมของสารสกัดหยาบสมุนไพรจากป่าชุมชน เพื่อลดอาการปวดกล้ามเนื้อ

Abstract

          This study was a quasi-experimental research, with the purpose to study of 1) the physical characteristics of the gel, 2) the important substances in crude extracts used to make gels and 3) the pain reduction results, satisfaction, and side effects after using the gel and tested with a sample of 30 subjects for a period of 3 weeks by using a data recording form to evaluate physical and chemical properties, muscle pain level assessment form and satisfaction assessment form. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, frequency distribution and percentages, as well as test differences in muscle pain with paired sample t-test programs. The results of the applied herbal gel found that, the gel has good stability, does not separate layers or precipitate, has a brown color (color chart) and has an average pH of 5.58, which is suitable for the skin. Important substances found in the gel are flavonoids, which have the ability to help reduce inflammation and muscle pain at 45.94 milligrams. The results of effectiveness of using applied herbal gel when tested in sample groups, apply 10 ml. to the affected area and measure the pain level after applying for 30 minutes for 3 weeks. It was found that the average muscle pain before applying the gel in week 1 was 8.00±0.74 and the average muscle pain after applying the gel for the week 3 was 4.50±0.94, which was a statistically significant decrease. In addition, overall satisfaction was at a good level and no side effects. Therefore, it can be concluded that the applied herbal gel containing crude herbal extracts from the community forest did not reveal any side effects in the sample group and was able to reduce muscle pain.