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Topical drug delivery system is dosage forms which are applied directly to skin to cure various disease. Compared to other semisolid formulations, gels offer more benefits in both cosmetic and pharmaceutical uses. Emulgel have become a promising option for delivering drugs that don't dissolve easily in water (hydrophobic drugs). Inflammation and rheumatism are still major health issues today. While there are many allopathic medicines gel available to treat inflammation, they often cause side effects such as skin irritation, Burning or Stinging sensation, Allergic reaction, Dryness or peeling of the skin. Herbal emulgels are generally considered to be safer alternatives compared to allopathic emulgels. This study focuses on formulating an herbal gel utilizing extracts of incarnating Turmeric (curcuma longa) for dermatological application. The herbal gel formulation was developed by combining aqueous phase and oil phase & base. The emulgel was tested using different parameters such as its physical appearance, pH level, spread ability, Viscosity and how well the drug diffuses. All the prepared emulgel batches showed good physical properties. Among them the batch labelled IBU-4 showed the highest drug release. This anti-inflammatory emulgel is useful for treating inflammation. Overall, the emulgel is proven to be safe & effective for treating inflammation.