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Evaluation of semi-solid dosage forms involves assessing key parameters to ensure quality, safety, efficacy, and stability. These parameters include: Appearance: Visual examination for uniformity in color, texture, and homogeneity, along with any signs of phase separation, sedimentation, or crystal growth. pH: Critical for stability, efficacy, and patient acceptability, especially for aqueous-based formulations. The pH must … Read more
Collection of herbs requires proper timing, handling, and storage to preserve active constituents and therapeutic quality of plants. Collection of herbs Collecting herbs is a rewarding activity that provides fresh ingredients for cooking, natural remedies, and aromatic scents. Proper collection ensures maximum potency, sustainability, and safety. Key Tips for Collecting Herbs: Timing: Harvest herbs when … Read more
Cultivation of herbal plants involves soil selection, propagation, irrigation, and harvesting practices to ensure quality medicinal herbs. Cultivation of herbal plants Cultivating herbal plants can be rewarding, whether for personal use or commercial purposes. Proper cultivation ensures healthy plant growth, potency, and sustainability. Key Steps for Herbal Cultivation: Choose the Right Location: Most herbs prefer … Read more
Selection Identification and Authentication of Herbal Materials ensure quality, purity, and safety of medicinal plants in herbal medicine. Ensuring the safety, efficacy, and quality of herbal materials involves three key steps: selection, identification, and authentication. 1. Selection of Herbal Materials The selection process ensures the right plant material is used for herbal medicine or products. … Read more
Source of Herbs includes wild collection, cultivation, and commercial farming to obtain medicinal plants for therapeutic products. Wild Sources of Herbs Wild herbs grow naturally in the environment and are harvested for medicinal or culinary use. Common Wild Herb Sources: Forests – Ginseng, goldenseal, elderberry Meadows – Chamomile, yarrow Mountains – Ginkgo, ginseng, echinacea Wetlands … Read more
Herbal Drug Preparation involves extraction, purification, and formulation of plant materials for therapeutic use in medicine. Definition It involves processing raw herbs into medicinal forms like powders, extracts, tinctures, and capsules while maintaining their therapeutic properties. Common Methods of Herbal Drug Preparation Infusions: Steeping leaves or flowers in hot water (e.g., Green tea, Chamomile tea). … Read more
Definition Herbal Medicinal Product A herbal medicinal product is a formulated and processed preparation derived from plants, used for therapeutic purposes. These products contain one or more active ingredients obtained from herbs, herbal extracts, or plant derivatives. Classification of Herbal Medicinal Products Traditional Herbal Medicines: Based on traditional knowledge, often used for minor health issues … Read more
Definition of Herb Definition of Herb refers to a plant or its part valued for medicinal, aromatic, or therapeutic properties in healthcare. What is an Herb? An herb is a plant or plant part valued for its medicinal, aromatic, or culinary properties. Herbs are used in traditional and modern medicine, food, cosmetics, and perfumery. They … Read more
Herbal Medicine uses plant-derived products for prevention and treatment of diseases, integrating traditional knowledge with modern therapy. Definition It also called phytomedicine or botanical medicine, refers to the use of plants or plant-derived substances to prevent, treat, or manage diseases and promote health. It is one of the oldest forms of medicine and is widely … Read more
Excipients are inactive ingredients added to enhance the physical properties, stability, and patient acceptability of semisolid dosage forms. Common types include: Bases: Provide structure and consistency. They can be lipophilic (e.g., petrolatum, lanolin) or hydrophilic (e.g., polyethylene glycols). Gelling Agents: Form the gel structure in semisolids. Examples include carbomers, hydroxyethyl cellulose, and xanthan gum. Emulsifying … Read more