Formulation and evaluation of herbal syrup of turmeric extract


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Amit Gajanan Nerkar, Rushikesh Nagarkar

Volume :

5

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1

Abstract :

In the Indian subcontinent, turmeric (Curcuma longa Linn) is widely grown and consumed as a spice. Traditional medicine has used turmeric to treat a variety of ailments, such as diabetes, liver disease, and cough. Many studies have been conducted over the past decades to determine the pharmacological effects of turmeric and its derivatives. The main chemical component of turmeric, curcumin, has been shown to have pharmacological properties, including anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-mutagenic, antidiabetic, and antibacterial properties. , protect liver, expectorant and anti-cancer. Turmeric, also known as Curcuma longa L. (root and rhizome), is a plant of high medicinal and commercial value, mainly used as a spice and functional food around the world. Three curcuminoids - curcumin (diferuloylmethane, the main ingredient that gives turmeric its yellow color), demethoxycurcumin, and bisdemethoxycurcumin - are the main active ingredients in turmeric. Volatile oils (zingiberene, atlantone, tomerol, etc.) also have pharmacological effects. In addition, turmeric contains proteins, resins and carbohydrates. Turmeric is a powerful antioxidant and has significant anti-inflammatory properties. Turmeric's anti-inflammatory properties may be directly related to its anti-cancer properties. Lab-scale formulation was made with herbal syrup and evaluated for several parameters such as pH, viscosity, density, stability testing during formulation evaluation. is a stable and ready-to-know formula. F1, F2, F3 and F4 have been prepared with different amounts of ingredients such as alcohol, sugar and a final amount of syrup. Results show that Herbal Syrup Formula 4 (F4) is more stable than other forms.

Keyword :

Herbal Syrup,Turmeric, Curcuma Longa, Evaluation, Formulation
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