FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF BRYOPHYLLUM PINNATUM TEA SACHETS AS A SUPPORTIVE THERAPY FOR NEPHROLITHIASIS AND UROLITHIASIS

Bryophyllum pinnatum is widely used in the Ayurvedic system of medicine due to its astringent and therapeutic properties. It has been traditionally utilized for the treatment of various ailments and is well known for its nephroprotective and anti-inflammatory effects. The plant is commonly found in tropical and subtropical regions and contains several bioactive phytoconstituents such as flavonoids, alkaloids, glycosides, tannins, and phenolic compounds. The present study focuses on the formulation and evaluation of Bryophyllum pinnatum tea sachets as a convenient herbal dosage form for the supportive management of nephrolithiasis and urolithiasis. The prepared formulation was evaluated based on organoleptic and physicochemical parameters. The results indicate that the formulated tea sachets possess acceptable quality characteristics and contain active phytoconstituents that may contribute to diuretic and antioxidant activities. Therefore, Bryophyllum pinnatum tea sachets can be considered as a potential natural supportive therapy for urinary stone disorders.