Formulation and Evaluation of Herbal Capsules Containing Gum Resin of Boswellia serrata

Sonel Gurjar M^1*, Sangeetha M¹, Vikram J², Gopinath S¹, Anantharaj V¹

¹Sri Ramachandra Faculty of Pharmacy, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Porur, Chennai, India.

²Plant-IV, Herbal Division-GMC, Apex laboratories, Alathur, Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu, India. 

Received: 15^th March, 2024; Revised: 23^rd May, 2024; Accepted: 13^th August, 2024; Available Online: 25^th September, 2024 

ABSTRACT

Boswellia serrata (Sallaki) is one of the most popular herbs, belonging to the family Burseraceae, whose dietary and therapeutic potential has been practiced since ancient days mainly for the treatment of arthritis and other inflammatory disorders. The therapeutic activity of oleo gum resin is typically due to the presence of active constituents such as 11-keto-β-boswellic acid and 3-o-acetyl-11-keto-β-boswellic acid. The main objective of the present research work was to formulate and evaluate the Boswellia capsule. The plant B. serrata is the best traditional medicine for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis without causing any side-effects when compared to synthetic drugs (NSAIDs). The herbal capsules were formulated and evaluated. The prepared formulation was subjected to evaluations like physical appearance, pH, dissolution, disintegration and phytochemical screening.

Keywords: Boswellia serrata, Curcuma longa, Sallaki, Boswellic acid, Rheumatoid arthritis, Herbal capsule. International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology (2024); DOI: 10.25258/ijddt.14.3.44

How to cite this article: Gurjar SM , Sangeetha M, Vikram J, Gopinath S, Anantharaj V. Formulation and Evaluation of Herbal Capsules Containing Gum Resin of Boswellia serrata. International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology. 2024;14(3):1566-1571.

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