Volume : 12, Issue : 11, November – 2025
Title:
HERBAL COUGH CANDIES: REVIEW ON POLYHERBAL FORMULATIONS FOR SAFE COUGH RELIEF
Authors :
Amol R. Khandare,Miss. Priya M. Dandekar,Dr. Ashutosh Kumar Dash
Abstract :
Cough candies prepared from herbal ingredients offer a safe and natural way to relieve cough and throat irritation. This review focuses on medicinal plants like Tulsi, Vasaka, Liquorice, Ginger, and Clove that show strong antitussive and expectorant properties. These herbs soothe the throat, reduce inflammation, and help in clearing mucus naturally. Herbal cough candies are easy to use, pleasant in taste, and suitable for all age groups. The paper also highlights the formulation methods, active phytochemicals, and advantages of herbal cough candies over synthetic medicines.
Keywords: Herbal cough candy, Antitussive, Expectorant, Medicinal plants, Phytochemicals, Tulsi, Vasaka.
Cite This Article:
Please cite this article in press Amol R. Khandare et al., Herbal Cough Candies: Review On Polyherbal Formulations For Safe Cough Relief, Indo Am. J. P. Sci, 2025; 12(11).
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