MUMBAI, India, Sept. 14 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202611086613 A) filed by Uttaranchal University on July 15, 2026, for A Topical Herbal Formulation For The Treatment And Management Of Acne, Hyperpigmentation, And Superficial Skin Infections.

Inventors include Fraiz Parveen; Aashna Sinha; and Geetanjali Shukla.

The application for the patent was published on September 11, 2026, under issue no. 37/2026.

Abstract: This is a natural topical herbal formulation of B. ceiba thorn powder for skin care uses. It is indicated to assist with the management of acne, dark spots, irritated skin and superficial microbial infections, etc., through the use of finely refined thorn powder from the medicinal plant Bo...