Natural Excipients and Extraction Methods

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Mr. Darshan Dattatray Khot, Mr. S.S. Shelake


Abstract

 The use of natural excipients to deliver the bioactive agents has been hampered by the synthetic materials. However, advantages offered by these natural excipients are their being non-toxic, less expensive and freely available. The performance of the excipients partly determines the quality of the medicines. The performance of the excipients partly determines the quality of the medicines. Excipients are any component other than the active substances intentionally added to formulation of a dosage form. Novel drug delivery systems are developed to address the challenges of drug development such as bioavailability, permeability, and poor solubility. Global excipient markets are expected to grow rapidly with the emerging trends in the pharmaceutical industry. The pharmaceutical industry is marketing refinement in the physical structure of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). This article gives an overview of natural excipients which are used in conventional dosage forms as well as novel drug delivery systems. This review article explores the interface between conventional herbal knowledge and contemporary scientific discoveries as it digs into the most cutting-edge advancements in herbal technology. Herbal formulations serve as therapeutic solutions for numerous conditions due to their extensive advantages. Identifying and analyzing marker compounds, bioactive substances, and other primary components presents significant scientific challenges. Establishing standards represents a vital process for ensuring reliable biological effects. Growing herbal product usage has unfortunately led to misuse and contamination issues, causing consumer and manufacturer dissatisfaction and occasionally serious health consequences. Furthermore, this study examines how data analysis and machine learning applications contribute to creating personalized botanical treatments. This evaluation seeks to present a thorough perspective of the expanding botanical technology landscape by merging information from various fields, highlighting its capacity to revolutionize medical care and support environmental sustainability.



Keywords

Natural excipients, Extraction methods, Pharmaceutical excipients, Biopolymers, Plant mucilage, Seed gums, • Green extraction, Advanced extraction techniques



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