NANOTECHNOLOGY IN HERBAL DRUGS: A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW

  • Rekha .M. M

Abstract

Nanotechnology is an opportunity in all scientific and technical fields for fresh perspectives. Among these applications, the fast growing fields of nano research are herbal drugs and nutraceuticals. Using bioactive plant extracts and food materials, a number of new herbal formulations and nutraceuticals such as polymeric nanoparticles, nano capsules, nano emulsions, transferosomes and ethosomes have been recorded. New herbal drugs and nutraceuticals are reported to have significant advantages over traditional plant active ingredients and extract formulations that include solubility improvement, bioavailability, stability expansion, sustained delivery, and improved distribution of tissue macrophages, toxicity safety, pharmacological activity improvement, and physical and chemical degradation protection. An overview of the introduction of nanotechnology in the field of herbal drugs and nutraceuticals is given in this study.

Published
2019-07-30
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