Vol. 11, Issue 11 (2022)

Author(s):
Umme Seema N, SL Jagadeesh, Chandrashekhar VM, SB Sateesha, Suresh GJ, Jayashree Ugalat and Maruthi Prasad BN

Abstract:
In the current investigation, seven polyherbal formulations were developed using fruits, vegetables, medicinal herbs and spices by considering their anti-obesity potential. Polyherbal formulations were carefully composed using nine medicinal herbal powders (Garcinia cambogia– malabar tamarind rind, Commiphora wightii –guggul gum resin, Embelica officinalis–aonla fruits, Terminalia chebula – haritaki fruits, Terminalia bellirica– bibhitaki fruits, Curcuma longa – turmeric rhizome, Zingiber officinale– turmeric rhizome, Moringa oleifera – drumstick leaves and Piper longum – long pepper fruits). Physico-chemical parameters such as bulk density, tapped density, Carr’s index, Hausner’s ratio and angle of repose were determined according to standard procedure. Bulk density and tapped density of all the seven polyherbal formulations were in the range of 0.50 - 0.56 g/cm3 and 0.60 – 0.67 g/cm3, respectively. Analysis of physical properties revealed better stability and flowability, relatively low level of contamination with good quality polyherbal formulations.