Herbal Digestive Powder: A Comprehensive Review on Composition, Mechanisms, and Clinical Efficacy

Digestive health plays a critical role in maintaining overall physiological and metabolic equilibrium. Herbal digestive powders, based on centuries-old traditional medical systems such as Ayurveda, Unani, and traditional Chinese medicine, have emerged as efficacious, safe, and economically viable alternatives to conventional therapies. These formulations are composed of multiple medicinal plants possessing diverse pharmacological activities, including stimulation of digestive enzymes, modulation of gut motility, prebiotic actions, and anti-inflammatory properties. This comprehensive review discusses the phytochemical profiles, mechanisms of action, scientific validation, clinical efficacy, regulatory status, and future directions of herbal digestive powders. Emphasis is placed on the integration of traditional knowledge with contemporary scientific methodologies to establish rational and evidence-based utilisation.