Standardization and Evaluation of Poly Herbal Powder Blend for Capsule Filling
Keywords:
Curcuma mangga, immunomodulatory activity, capsule formulation, delayed-type hypersensitivity, IgG productionAbstract
The present study aimed to standardize and evaluate a polyherbal powder blend intended for capsule filling. The formulation contained selected herbal ingredients such as Tulsi, Giloy, Amla, Ashwagandha, Mulethi, Ginger, Fennel, Ajwain, and Black Pepper. The prepared powder blends were evaluated for micromeritic properties including bulk density, tapped density, Carr’s index, Hausner ratio, angle of repose, and flow rate. The results indicated satisfactory flow characteristics and suitability for capsule filling. Capsule evaluation showed acceptable weight uniformity and disintegration time within pharmacopoeial limits. Preliminary phytochemical screening confirmed the presence of important phytoconstituents. Microbial limit tests demonstrated compliance with quality requirements. The study concludes that the standardized polyherbal powder blend possesses suitable physicochemical and flow properties for the development of herbal capsule dosage forms.
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