Volume : 13, Issue : 05, May – 2026
Title:
FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF HERBAL DIGESTIVE POWDER FROM DILL LEAVES
Authors :
Sakshat S. Ghuge, Nandkisor B. Deshmukh, Dr. Swati P. Deshmukh
Abstract :
Herbal medicines have gained significant attention due to their safety, efficacy, and minimal side effects compared to synthetic drugs. The present study focuses on the formulation and evaluation of a herbal digestive powder using dill leaves (Anethum graveolens L.), a well-known medicinal plant with carminative and digestive properties. The formulation was prepared by incorporating dill leaves along with other traditional herbal ingredients such as fennel, ajwain, dry ginger, black pepper, and rock salt.
The prepared formulations were evaluated for various physicochemical parameters including pH, bulk density, tapped density, angle of repose, Carr’s index, Hausner’s ratio, moisture content, and solubility. The results indicated that the formulations exhibited good flow properties, acceptable moisture content, and weakly acidic pH suitable for digestive applications.
The presence of bioactive phytoconstituents such as flavonoids, essential oils, and phenolic compounds contributes to improved digestion, reduced gastrointestinal discomfort, and enhanced gut health. The study concludes that the developed herbal digestive powder is a safe, cost-effective, and efficient natural alternative to synthetic digestive formulations.
Key Words :-Herbal digestive powder, Dill leaves, Anethum graveolens, Carminative, Digestive health, Phytoconstituents, Flow properties, Herbal formulation
Cite This Article:
Please cite this article in press Sakshat Shankar Ghuge et al., Formulation And Evaluation Of Herbal Digestive Powder From Dill Leaves, Indo Am. J. P. Sci, 2026; 13(05).
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