Volume : 12, Issue : 11, November – 2025
Title:
REVIEW ON HERBAL ANTITUSSIVE SYRUPS: ROLE OF COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINAL PLANTS
Authors :
Miss. Neha S. Padghan, Miss. Priya M. Dandekar, Dr. Ashutosh Kumar Dash
Abstract :
Cough is one of the most common respiratory problems faced by people of all ages. Many synthetic cough syrups are available in the market, but they often produce side effects such as drowsiness and constipation. Therefore, herbal cough syrups are gaining attention as safe and effective alternatives. This review mainly focuses on the development, formulation, and evaluation of herbal antitussive syrups. Various medicinal plants such as Vasaka, Tulsi, Liquorice, Ginger, and Clove are used for their natural cough-relieving properties. These herbs contain important phytochemicals that show antitussive, expectorant, and soothing actions. The paper also discusses formulation techniques, evaluation parameters, and recent clinical insights on herbal syrups. Herbal formulations can provide better patient acceptance, fewer side effects, and more holistic treatment for cough.
Keywords: Antitussive Agents; Phytotherapy; Polyherbal Formulations; Expectorants; Bronchodilator Agents; Plant Extracts; Pharmaceutical Stability.
Cite This Article:
Please cite this article in press Neha S. Padghan et al., Review On Herbal Antitussive Syrups: Role Of Complementary Medicinal Plants, Indo Am. J. P. Sci, 2025; 12(11).
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