Phytosomes: A Contemporary Method for Delivering Novel Herbal Drugs

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  • Divya Kanojiya
     Department of Pharmacy, Sumandeep Vidyapeeth Deemed to be University, Piparia, Vadodara - 391760, Gujarat. ,IN
  • Ghanshyam Parmar
     Department of Pharmacy, Sumandeep Vidyapeeth Deemed to be University, Piparia, Vadodara - 391760, Gujarat. ,IN
  • Bhavik Chauhan
     Faculty of Pharmacy, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara - 390001, Gujarat. ,IN
  • Shamana Gondalia
     Faculty of Pharmacy, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara - 390001, Gujarat, ,IN
  • Monika Rakholiya
     Faculty of Pharmacy, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara - 390001, Gujarat ,IN

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https://doi.org/10.18311/jnr/2024/34470

Keywords:

Herbal, Novel Drug Delivery, Phytosome, Phospholipid, Phyto-phospholipid Complexlipid

Abstract

Our country has a wealth of Ayurvedic expertise, but only recently has its full potential been recognized. Any herbal medication’s efficacy depends on the medically active substance being delivered at an effective dosage. When given directly or externally, their bioavailability is severely constrained. With increased effectiveness, quality, and enhancement of active plant components, phytosome technology has evolved as a dedicated and hopeful means of delivering new drugs. Traditional herbal remedies have been used for a long time to successfully treat various types of illnesses, but their effectiveness has often been limited by the difficulty of getting the active compounds to their intended targets in the body. However, recent advances in herbal formulation technology have made it possible to create more efficient and targeted delivery systems for these compounds. This study emphasizes the special qualities of the phyto-phospholipid complex and how they are used in cutting-edge natural drug administration. The emphasis of the current review is on phytosome production and characterization methods, benefits, and significant developments.

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2024-02-01

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Kanojiya, D., Parmar, G., Chauhan, B., Gondalia, S., & Rakholiya, M. (2024). Phytosomes: A Contemporary Method for Delivering Novel Herbal Drugs. Journal of Natural Remedies, 24(02), 239–253. https://doi.org/10.18311/jnr/2024/34470

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