Volume : 12, Issue : 03, March – 2025
Title:
FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF HERBAL COUGH SYRUP
Authors :
Rushikesh S.Sarode, Prashant U.Waghmode, Aijaz A.Sheikh, K.R. Biyani
Abstract :
The present study focuses on the formulation and evaluation of a polyherbal cough syrup using medicinal plant extracts renowned for their therapeutic efficacy. Key herbs including Adhatoda vasica (Vasaka), Ocimum sanctum (Tulsi), Glycyrrhiza glabra (Liquorice), Zingiber officinale (Ginger), Mentha piperita (Peppermint), and Syzygium aromaticum (Clove) were selected for their proven expectorant, antitussive, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial activities. The formulation was prepared using aqueous extracts and subjected to a series of physicochemical and biological evaluations. Parameters such as organoleptic properties, pH, viscosity, specific gravity, total solid content, microbial load, preservative efficacy, and stability were assessed. The syrup exhibited acceptable physicochemical characteristics, was microbiologically safe, and remained stable under accelerated conditions. In vivo testing confirmed significant antitussive activity, comparable to standard synthetic formulations. The combination of herbs demonstrated a synergistic effect, targeting both symptoms and underlying causes of cough such as inflammation and mucus overproduction. The study concludes that the herbal cough syrup is a safe, effective, and natural alternative to conventional treatments, supporting the integration of traditional herbal medicine into modern pharmaceutical practices. This research also underscores the importance of standardization, quality control, and further clinical validation for herbal formulations.
Cite This Article:
Please cite this article in press Rushikesh S.Sarode et al Formulation And Evaluation Of Herbal Cough Syrup., Indo Am. J. P. Sci, 2025; 12(05).
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