Gel con actividad antiinflamatoria a base de aceite esencial de cáscara de citrus sinensis l. (naranja).

Abstract

The skin is inflamed by physical, chemical or biological factors producing itching and dilation of the blood vessels. The fruit of Citrus sinensis L. (Orange), contains 90% water, vitamin C, flavonoids and essential oil found in the bark, which is extracted by steam dragging to take advantage of its therapeutic and anti-inflammatory properties. In the present research work, the objective is to develop a formulation and procedure for the elaboration of a gel with anti-inflammatory activity based on the essential oil of the bark of Citrus sinensis L. (Orange). For this, through the collection, analysis and processing of bibliographic information obtained in scientific search engines and validated bibliographies, the formulation and elaboration process of an anti-inflammatory gel with essential oil from the peel of Citrus sinensis L (Orange) was established. The tests and quality parameters of the essential oil of Citrus sinensis L (Orange) were also described. and of the gel. Procedures are suggested to confirm the anti-inflammatory activity, evaluate irritability and toxicity of the product. Likewise, a stability study is proposed to determine the storage conditions and shelf life of the gel, which guarantees a safe, effective and high quality product.