Abstract & Overview
Lavandula stoechas L. (Ustukhuddūs) has long been employed in traditional medicine for managing neurological conditions such as dementia, yet conventional oral and topical formulations often fail to achieve optimal therapeutic effects. To overcome these limitations, this study developed matrix-type transdermal patches incorporating Ustukhuddūs hydro-alcoholic extract (UHAE) and essential oil (UEO) using a combination of hydrophilic hydroxyl propyl methyl cellulose (HPMC) and hydrophobic ethyl ce