Volume : 13, Issue : 05, May – 2026
Title:
FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF A POLYHERBAL POWDER FOR IMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT USING MORINGA OLEIFERA, TINOSPORA CORDIFOLIA, AND CITRUS LIMON
Authors :
Snehal Maruti Dadas, Dr. Aasha S. Shinde
Abstract :
The present investigation was carried out to formulate and evaluate a polyherbal powder intended for immunity enhancement using Moringa oleifera, Tinospora cordifolia, and Citrus limon. The selected plant materials are well known for their nutritional, antioxidant, and health-promoting properties.
The herbal powder was prepared by drying, pulverizing, sieving, and blending the plant materials in appropriate proportions. The developed formulations were evaluated for organoleptic characteristics, physicochemical parameters, phytochemical constituents, flow properties, stability, and antioxidant activity. Preliminary phytochemical analysis confirmed the presence of important bioactive compounds including flavonoids, alkaloids, tannins, saponins, and phenolic constituents. Antioxidant activity was determined using the DPPH radical scavenging assay, where formulation F1 exhibited the highest scavenging activity of 82%.
The prepared polyherbal formulation showed satisfactory stability, acceptable physicochemical properties, and appreciable antioxidant potential. The synergistic combination of Moringa, Giloy, and Lemon may contribute to improved immune-supportive activity and reduction of oxidative stress. The findings suggest that the developed formulation can be considered a promising, safe, and cost-effective natural supplement for immunity enhancement and overall wellness.
Keywords: Polyherbal powder, Immunity enhancement, Moringa oleifera, Tinospora cordifolia, Citrus limon, Antioxidant activity, Phytochemical screening
Cite This Article:
Please cite this article in press Snehal Maruti Dadas et al., Formulation and evaluation of a polyherbal powder for immunity enhancement using moringa oleifera, tinospora cordifolia, and citrus limon.., Indo Am. J. P. Sci, 2026; 13(05).
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