Formulation and Evaluation of Herbal Cough Syrup of Tulsi by Using Honey Base

Cough is a common respiratory symptom often associated with infections, allergies, and chronic pulmonary conditions. While conventional antitussive medications offer symptomatic relief, they are frequently associated with side effects such as drowsiness, gastrointestinal disturbances, and dependency risks. In contrast, herbal cough syrups—formulated with medicinal plants such as Liquiorice, Tulsi, Turmeric, Ginger and Honey have been traditionally used for their bronchodilator, anti-inflammatory, mucolytic, and immunomodulatory properties. This research systematically examines the pharmacological efficacy, safety profiles, and active phytoconstituents of commonly used herbal ingredients in cough syrups. It also highlights the synergistic mechanisms by which these botanical components exert antitussive effects. The research emphasizes the growing scientific validation of traditional formulations and underscores the need for rigorous clinical trials to establish standardization, dosage efficacy, and regulatory frameworks for herbal cough preparations. Herbal cough syrups present a promising, safer alternative for managing both acute and chronic cough, particularly in populations seeking natural therapeutic options. The aim of study to develop a herbal cough syrup and evaluate the parameters such as turbidity, color, odor, taste, pH, viscosity and optimized batch further selected for stability study3,6.