FIELD OF INVENTION:
The present invention relates to an herbal formulation which is effective on ectoparasites and can be used as an alternative to chemical shampoos and other inorganic remedies.
BACKGROUND AND PRIOR ART:
Commercially available shampoos contain various chemicals that can harm the skin and may also cause' some skin problems. Now-a-days anti-parasitic, anti-flea shampoos are also available for pet animals such as dog. Shampoos with insecticides should also be avoided since the chemicals can be harsh. Shampoos containing pyrethrin, pyrethrum or citrus oil are already known.
US patent 5,866,152 describes to the invention which provides a shampoo composition effective for control of ectoparasites, particularly for extermination of lice. It also talks about the use of anionic surfactant and a polyhydric alcohol for activity enhancement into the composition.
The other patent 4,518,593 describes the insecticide composition for use in the form of a shampoo, which comprises a wetting agent and 1% to 25% by volume of at least one organic acid having 2 to 8 carbon atoms such that the pH of the composition is less than 4.5.
Natural/herbal home-made dog shampoo ensures that one is using only natural and safe ingredients that are gentle and will not cause any kind of harm to the dog's skin. Home-made dog shampoos are very easy to prepare and are also inexpensive. They can be made in varieties like flea and tick shampoo, dry skin shampoo, itchy skin shampoo, etc. There are a number of products available in the market such as natural ingredient-based sprays, lotions, shampoo several useful, relatively gentle flea shampoos to help rid fleas.
There are a number of products available based on herbal shampoos for dogs to repel fleas containing neem oil and Aloe Vera which is beneficial in treating dermatitis
caused by flea allergies. It is known that tea tree oil (Australian Tea Tree, Melaleuca altemifolia) has beneficial medical properties including antiseptic, anti-fungal, and antibacterial actions.
Few of the products consist of an organic herbal Infusion of Pennyroyal, Rosemary and Lavender, Apple Cider Vinegar, Vodka, Grapefruit Seed Extract, Neem Oil, 100% pure essential oils of Lavender, Geranium, Lemongrass or Citronella, Myrrh, Lemon, Hyssop and Bay Laurel.
Homemade dog shampoos ensure using only natural and safe ingredients that are gentle and do not cause any kind of harm to the dog's skin. Homemade dog shampoos are very easy to prepare and are also inexpensive (Dhanya Joy, 8/5/2009).
Umuthi Botanicals NFC treatment for dog fleas utilizes pure therapeutic-grade plant extracts to effectively perform in a novel synergistic manner. The main active ingredients are InZinziniba, neem oil and tea tree oil (Australian tea tree/ melaleuca altemifolia oil). It has been shown to be effective against fleas, scabies, lice and other parasites.
"The pet health and nutrition center" provides a natural tick repellent in the form of spray for dogs which uses combination of an organic herbal Infusion of pennyroyal, rosemary and lavender, apple cider vinegar, vodka, grapefruit seed extract, neem oil, 100% pure essential oils of lavender, geranium, lemongrass or citronella, myrrh, lemon, hyssop and bay laurel for removing ticks.
Consideration is now being given to improve the prior art systems by providing an herbal anti-parasitic formulation and method of preparing the same which is gentle on skin and effective on the ecto-parasites.
OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION:
The principal object of the present invention is to provide an herbal anti-parasitic
formulation.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a method for preparation of
herbal anti-parasitic formulation.
Yet another object of the present invention is to provide herbal anti-parasitic
formulation that can be used as an herbal shampoo effective for ectoparasites such as
ticks, fleas and lice in animals like dogs.
Still another object of the invention is to provide herbal anti-parasitic formulation that
contains natural and safe ingredients, is gentle on skin and does not cause any kind of
harm to the skin.
Yet another object of the invention is to provide a herbal anti-parasitic formulation as
an alternative to chemical shampoos and other inorganic remedies.
Still another object of the present invention is to provide a method for preparing a
herbal anti-parasitic formulation which is simple and cost effective.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION:
Accordingly the present invention provides an herbal anti-parasitic formulation and method of preparing the same which can be used as a shampoo. The formulation according to the present invention comprises of glycerin, white vinegar, garlic paste, lemon grass extract, aloe vera extract, tea tree oil and sodium bicarbonate.
In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, an herbal anti-parasitic formulation effective for ectoparasites comprising of glycerin, white vinegar, garlic paste, lemon grass extract, aloe vera extract, tea tree oil and sodium bicarbonate is provided.
In another embodiment of the present invention, an herbal anti parasitic formulation effective for ectoparasites comprising of glycerin ranging from 32-38 % v/v, white vinegar ranging from 23-28%v/v , garlic paste ranging from 10-14% v/v, lemon grass extract ranging from 9-12% v/v, aloe vera extract ranging from 10-12% v/v, tea tree oil ranging from 0.2-0.5% v/v and sodium bicarbonate ranging from 0.85-2% v/v.
In yet another embodiment of the present invention herbal anti parasitic formulation effective for ectoparasites (93.22mL) comprises preferably glycerin 36.47% v/v, white vinegar 26.82% v/v, garlic paste 12.87%) v/v, lemon grass extract 10.73% v/v, aloe vera extract 11.80% v/v, tea tree oil 0.32% v/v and sodium bicarbonate 0.99% v/v.
In another preferred embodiment of the present invention, a method for preparing
the herbal anti parasitic formulation effective for ectoparasites comprising the steps of mixing glycerin, white vinegar, garlic paste, lemon grass extract followed by aloe vera extract in a bowl at 28-30.degree.C; measuring the pH of the solution by ph meter after mixing all the components; adding sodium bicarbonate in the mixture to raise the pH to 6.47 and adding tea tree oil to improve the fragrance of the solution.
In yet another embodiment of the present invention herbal anti-parasitic formulation can be used as an herbal shampoo effective for ectoparasites such as ticks, fleas and lice in animals like dogs.
In still another embodiment of the present invention, herbal anti-parasitic formulation effective for ectoparasites contains natural and safe ingredients, is gentle on skin and does not cause any kind of harm to the skin.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION:
The present invention providesan herbal anti-parasitic formulation used in the form of herbal shampoo that is effective for ectoparasites such as ticks, fleas and lice in animals like dogs. The herbal antiparasitic formulation comprising of comprising of glycerin, white vinegar, garlic paste, lemon grass extract, aloe vera extract, tea tree oil and sodium bicarbonate. The formulation comprising different natural extracts is formulated in a special combination such that the individual ingredients are combined for their individual utilities in the shampoo. The selection of raw materials in making the herbal ectoparasitic formulation is based on their medicinal properties. All the natural extracts are mixed properly in definite proportion and maintained at a particular pH by adding sodium bicarbonate. Then tea tree oil is mixed to improve the fragrance of the formulation.
The invention is described in detail with reference to the example given below. The example is provided just to illustrate the invention and therefore, should not be construed to limit the scope of the invention.
Example 1
Formulation.preparation method as described in detailed description, the ingredients (in %v/v) are mixed in the proportion according to table 1 to prepare formulation. The pH of the final solution was recorded 6.47. Table 1

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Testing of formulation-Following to the example 1, the prepared herbal anti parasitic formulation, are observed on different group of animals preferably on dogs in the form of liquid
The experiment was conducted on 7 docile tick-infected animals roughly of same size. The solution made according to the present invention was applied to the 3 out of 6 animals, the base in which the solution was made consists of glycerin; while on the other 3 animals the medicine was applied which was according to the present invention. And on one dog the ordinary dog shampoo solution obtained from the market was applied. The application was kept for approximately 45 minutes and then each of the dogs was washed. For each of the dogs, the water was collected and sieved using a fine muslin cloth. The collected filtrate for each of the dogs was stored separately in plastic, air tight containers. The number of ticks counted that came out from each of the dogs and data was recorded.
Results
The average number of ectoparasites obtained on the 3 dogs after applying the
solution consisting of glycerin base was found 9 in number.
The average number of ectoparasites obtained on the 3 dogs on which the anti-ticks
solution was applied to be found 22 in number.
The number of ectoparasites obtained on the dog on which we applied the market-bought dog shampoo was found 23 in number.
The comparison with glycerin, i.e. the base of the solution showed that the ingredients of the formulation were effective against the ticks and the comparison with the dog shampoo showed that the formulation according to the present invention was effective in comparison to a market bought product.
Numerous modifications and adaptations of the system of the present invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art, and thus it is intended by the appended claims to cover all such modifications and adaptations which fall within the true spirit and scope of this invention.

WE CLAIM:
1. -A herbal anti-parasitic formulation for ectoparasites comprising of glycerin, white vinegar, garlic paste, lemon grass extract, aloe vera extract, tea tree oil and sodium bicarbonate.
2. The herbal anti parasitic formulation effective for ectoparasites as claimed in claim 1, wherein the formulation comprises glycerin ranging from 32-38% v/v, white vinegar ranging from 23-28% v/v, garlic paste ranging from 10-14% v/v, lemon grass extract ranging from 9-12% v/v, aloe vera extract ranging from 10-12% v/v, tea tree oil ranging from 0.2-0.5% v/v and sodium bicarbonate ranging from 0.85-2% v/v.
3. The herbal anti parasitic formulation effective for ectoparasites as claimed in claim 1,.wherein the formulation comprises preferably 36.47%(v/v) glycerin, 26.82%(v/v) white vinegar, 12.87%(v/v) garlic paste, 10.73%(v/v) lemon grass extract, 11.80%(v/v) aloe vera extract, 0.32%(v/v) tea tree oil and 0.99%(v/v) sodium bicarbonate.
4. The herbal anti parasitic formulation effective for ectoparasites as claimed in claim 1, wherein the herbal anti-parasitic formulation is used in the form of shampoo effective for ectoparasites such as ticks, fleas and lice in animals like dogs.
5. A method for preparing the herbal antiparasitic formulation of claim 1 wherein the method comprising the steps of mixing glycerin ranging from 32-38% v/v, white vinegar ranging from 23-28% v/v, garlic paste ranging from 10-14% v/v, lemon grass extract ranging from 9-12% v/v in a bowl by hand followed by mixing aloe vera extract ranging from 10-12% v/v at temperature ranging from 28-30.degree.C; adding 0.85-2% v/v of sodium bicarbonate in the mixture to maintain the pH at 6.4; and adding tea tree oil ranging from 0.2-0.5% v/v to the solution to improve the fragrance.
6. A herbal anti parasitic formulation for ectoparasites and method of preparation
thereof substantially as herein described with reference to the tables and examples
accompanying this specification.