Authors: Associate Professor Vaibhav Narwade, Ms. Shraddha Nitin Ghadage, Ms. Sakshi Dilip Dadge, Dr. Vijaykumar Kale, Associate Professor Mahesh Thakare
Abstract: The present study focuses on the formulation and evaluation of a herbal immunity booster powder prepared using natural medicinal herbs known for their immunomodulatory, antioxidant, and health-promoting properties. In recent years, there has been increasing interest in herbal formulations due to their safety, effectiveness, affordability, and minimal side effects compared to synthetic preparations. The formulated immunity booster powder was developed using herbal ingredients such as turmeric, ginger, Tulsi, amla, cinnamon, black pepper, giloy, and ashwagandha, which are traditionally used in Ayurvedic medicine for enhancing body resistance and improving overall health. The selected herbal ingredients were collected, dried, powdered, and sieved individually before being blended in suitable proportions to obtain a homogeneous formulation. The prepared powder was evaluated for various physicochemical and organoleptic parameters including color, odor, taste, texture, bulk density, and tapped density, angle of repose, ash value, moisture content, pH, and solubility. Stability studies were also carried out under suitable storage conditions to determine the stability and shelf life of the formulation. The evaluation results indicated that the prepared herbal immunity booster powder possessed good flow properties, acceptable physicochemical characteristics, and satisfactory stability. The formulation showed potential antioxidant and immunomodulatory activity due to the presence of bioactive phytoconstituents such as flavonoids, phenolics, alkaloids, and vitamins. The study concludes that the developed herbal immunity booster powder can be used as a safe and effective natural health supplement for improving immunity and maintaining overall wellness.
