Preparation and Evaluation of Polyherbal Cough Syrup: A Novel Approach

Abstract

Diseases in human life are one of the huddle to live life, which consist of chronic and acute diseases. Cough is a common respiratory symptom that can have a significant impact on the quality of life. Polyherbal formulations have been used for centuries in traditional medicine to treat coughs and other respiratory ailments. In this study, we prepared a polyherbal cough syrup using a combination of medicinal plants which act as a natural ingredients, like Vasaka: Adhatoda vasaka (Acanthaceae), Ginber: Zingiber officinale (Zingiberaceae), Turmeric: Curcuma longa (Zingiberaceae), Tulsi: Ocimum santum (Labiatae), and liquorice: Glycyrrhiza glabra (Legiminosae). In the present study the attempt was made to prepare cough syrup using a standardized procedure and its evaluation were carried out with respect to physical and physicochemical properties, safety etc. The formulation were found to more efficient in reducing cough. Furthermore the formulation has been evaluated on various aspects.