Volume : 12, Issue : 04, April – 2025
Title:
FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF HERBAL COUGH SYRUP
Authors :
Dnyaneshwar Samadhan Wayal , M Avez M Ayaz, Vishal Gajanan Hule,Amrapali Shankarrao Kakade, Ankita Pradip Dukre
Abstract :
Cough is a common respiratory symptom caused by various underlying conditions, ranging from mild irritations to severe infections. Herbal cough syrups have gained attention as natural alternatives to synthetic formulations due to their safety, efficacy, and minimal side effects. This study focuses on the formulation and evaluation of a herbal cough syrup using natural ingredients with proven antitussive, expectorant, and demulcent properties. Key herbal components include Adhatoda vasica (Vasaka), Ocimum sanctum (Tulsi), Zingiber officinale (Ginger), Glycyrrhiza glabra (Licorice), and honey.
The syrup was prepared using standardized extraction techniques and formulated with a suitable base of sugar syrup and natural preservatives. Evaluation parameters such as organoleptic properties, pH, viscosity, microbial safety, and stability were assessed to ensure quality. Additionally, the antitussive efficacy was tested using preclinical models, demonstrating significant reduction in cough frequency compared to synthetic alternatives.
KEY Words: Active Herbal Ingredients, Base Components, Preservatives, Flavoring and Coloring Agents (Optional), Stabilizers and pH Adjusters
Cite This Article:
Please cite this article in press Dnyaneshwar Samadhan Wayal et al., Prevalence And Knowledge Of Screening Behavior For Hep C Among People Of Different Professions In Gujranwala., Indo Am. J. P. Sci, 2025; 12(04).
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