Volume : 12, Issue : 12, December- 2025
Title:
A REVIEW ARTICLE ON: FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF PAPAYA (CARICA PAPAYA) HERBAL SYRUP FOR DENGUE
Authors :
Shudhodhan M. Ingole, Rudra R. Chandel, Aditya Kakad, Dr. Swati P. Deshmukh
Abstract :
Dengue fever is a mosquito-borne viral disease that poses a major threat in tropical and subtropical regions. Due to the absence of specific antiviral therapies, herbal medicines have gained attention as supportive treatments. Among them, Carica papaya leaf extract has shown potential in elevating platelet counts and reducing disease severity. This research focuses on the formulation and evaluation of a papaya-based herbal syrup enriched with vitamin B12, selenium, and essential excipients. The syrup was subjected to various physicochemical evaluations, including pH, viscosity, refractive index, solubility, aroma, and stability testing. Results revealed that the formulated syrup exhibited acceptable organoleptic properties, physicochemical stability, and suitable pH and viscosity profiles, suggesting its potential as a supportive herbal remedy for dengue. However, clinical trials are necessary to validate its therapeutic efficacy in dengue patients.
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Please cite this article in press Nerella Indira Rani et al., A Review Article On: Formulation And Evaluation Of Papaya (Carica Papaya) Herbal Syrup For Dengue, Indo Am. J. P. Sci, 2025; 12(12).
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