Archive · 26 May 2025
CIMAP Develops Lavender-Based Cream for Psoriasis Treatment
Imagine having a skin condition called psoriasis that makes your skin red, thick, and scaly.
Scientists at CIMAP have created a new cream called PsoriaCIM to help with this.
This cream uses ingredients from lavender and is designed to be safe and work well.
They tested it and found it was as effective as some existing medicines, but hopefully without the same side effects.
It's been made using years of research and is now ready to be made and sold to help people with psoriasis.
This cream is a mix of old herbal knowledge and new science.
CSIR-CIMAP developed PsoriaCIM, a new lavender-based cream for psoriasis.
The herbal cream is designed to treat psoriasis safely and effectively.
Technology transfer for commercial production has been completed.
The formulation's efficacy was demonstrated in preclinical models.
Skin irritation tests confirmed the cream's skin-friendly nature.
- Who
- CSIR-CIMAP developed the cream and transferred the technology for commercial production.
- What
- The development of PsoriaCIM, a lavender-based cream for treating psoriasis.
- When
- After extensive in-vitro and in-vivo studies in rodent animals.
- Where
- Lucknow, India
- Why
- To provide a safe and effective treatment for psoriasis, a common skin disease.
- Product Name
- PsoriaCIM
- Main Ingredient
- Lavender oil
- Purpose
- Treating Psoriasis
- Developer
- CSIR-CIMAP
- Status
- Technology transferred for commercial production
- Effectiveness
- Matches 0.1% mometasone cream in preclinical trials