Linkus lozenges with polyherbal extract based on their design, development, and evaluation for symptomatic relief

Abstract

Lozenges are solid dose preparations that are meant to dissolve slowly in the mouth for therapeutic effect. Respiratory infections are frequent infections that often infect the respiratory tract, causing symptoms such as headaches and body aches, fever, sleepiness, runny nose, congestion, and cough. Humanity has employed traditional medicine and herbal mixtures to heal and treat a variety of ailments and problems. People have used natural ingredients as remedies from ancient ages. Ayurveda, Siddha, & Unani plants are formulated in different dose forms such as churna, gutika, asavas, aristasavlehas, so on and so forth. Various formulations are frequently used, with Ayurvedic reference, as a domestic remedy, or as a conventional medicine. Balguti, Sitopaladi churn and Sootshekharmatra are a few herbal preparations that are regularly utilised in various households. These formulations each possess immunomodulatory, expectorant and antacid characteristics. In our research, we repackaged classic formulas into novel unit dosage forms. Given the importance of patient satisfaction and market considering competitors with modern dosage forms, the present study included phytochemical screening of extracts utilized as well as the manufacture of lozenges containing herbal constituents. It was revealed that formulas passed quality control checks. These herbal preparations would have less negative effects and be favored by the target group.