MUMBAI, India, Oct. 26 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641123272 A) filed by S S M College Of Pharmacy on October 14, 2026, for A Topical Composition Comprising Nirgundi Oil And Process For The Preparation Thereof.
Inventors include Sangameswaran Balakrishnan; Parthiban Kugalur Ganesan; and Kannayiram Selvam.
The application for the patent was published on October 23, 2026, under issue no. 43/2026.
Abstract: The present invention relates to a semi-solid topical vapor rub composition comprising camphor, menthol, Nirgundi (Vitex negundo) oil, eucalyptus oil, butylated hydroxytoluene, microcrystalline wax and white soft paraffin. The volatile and plant-derived constituents are homogeneously incorporated in a wax-paraffin semi-solid matrix having suitable consistency, viscosity, spreadability and physical stability for topical application. In a preferred embodiment, the composition comprises 9.0% w/w camphor, 4.5% w/w menthol, 1.0% w/w Nirgundi oil, 1.0% w/w eucalyptus oil, 0.1% w/w butylated hydroxytoluene, 10.5% w/w microcrystalline wax and 73.9% w/w white soft paraffin. The composition is prepared by separately forming an oil phase and a molten wax phase, followed by controlled-temperature mixing, filling and cooling. The composition provides localized sensory and inhalational release of volatile aromatic constituents for symptomatic respiratory comfort associated with seasonal allergies.
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