Formulation and Evaluation of Herbal Lozenges Containing Nutmeg Oil
The history of herbs and spices is as long as the history of mankind.People have used these plants for medicinal purposes since the earliest times, and the knowledge of herbs has been handed down from generation to generation for thousands of years.Nutmeg is a well-known remedy for diarrhoea in herbal systems, but lesser known is its usefulness in cases of insomnia.In fact, it is one of the best treatments for insomnia.Nutmeg is one of our most powerful herbal sedatives.It possesses potent medicinal properties that can help calm the nerve and release serotonin which induces sleep.The present study focuses on the formulation and evaluation of herbal lozenges incorporating nutmeg oil.Research work involved extraction of nutmeg oil.formulation of lozenges and its evaluation.The results suggest that nutmeg oil containing lozenges could serve as an effective and safe remedy for insomnia.This study underscores the potential of herbal-based treatments in managing sleep disorders, offering a promising alternative to conventional medications.
Authors
- Pramod L. Ingale
- Bindurani L. G. P. Ram
- Akshya D Lade
- Vedika Dumbare
- Onkar Tayde
Institutions
- Armed Forces Medical College (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences Review and Research
- Published
- 2024-12-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.47583/ijpsrr.2024.v84i12.004
- Primary Topic
- Plant-derived Lignans Synthesis and Bioactivity
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00