FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF HERBAL INFUSION FOR OVERALL WELLNESS

Author

Subrajit Malakar , Mrs. Komala N , Dr. Kavitha PN

Abstract

 Herbal infusions are a kinda traditional plant based drinks, that are now being looked at more and more as an easy and natural way for general health and well-being support. In this study, we tried to develop and check a caffeine free polyherbal infusion, made using selected medicinal plants that have complementary traditional as well as described pharmacological actions. The blend includes Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), Amla (Phyllanthus emblica), Tulsi (Ocimum tenuiflorum), Ginger (Zingiber officinale), Turmeric (Curcuma longa), Shankhpushpi (Convolvulus pluricaulis), and Cumin (Cuminum cyminum). Ashwagandha was chosen mainly because it is traditionally seen as adaptogenic and helpful for stress, while Amla added antioxidant potential and nutritional benefit. Tulsi, Ginger, and Turmeric were included for their reported antioxidant, anti inflammatory, and supportive wellness effects.Shankhpushpi was added with a traditional link to brain, cognitive and mind type wellness. Cumin was used mostly as a natural flavouring, and aromatic note, so it would feel more balanced.

The plant materials were processed one by one, then powdered, passed through Sieve No. 100, weighed exactly, and mixed using geometric dilution, to get a uniform polyherbal mixture. After that, the mixture was packed into separate infusion bags, and then assessed for organoleptic and physicochemical stuff like colour, odour, look, texture, weight variation, pH and moisture content. A preliminary phytochemical screening was also carried out to check selected phytoconstituent classes. Overall the formulation showed decent physical features, and infusion properties were acceptable. The early screening suggested the existence of various phytochemical groups that match the chosen herbal ingredients. So this developed formulation gives a convenient, caffeine free polyherbal infusion with a possible role as a functional wellness beverage. Still, more quantitative phytochemical work, antioxidant studies, microbial evaluation, stability checks, safety profiling and biological investigations are needed, to confirm its quality, efficacy and reproducibility.

Keywords

Polyherbal infusion, herbal formulation, overall wellness, Ashwagandha, Amla, Tulsi, Shankhpushpi, Cumin, caffeine-free beverage.

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