1Professor & HOD, Department of Rachana Sharir (Anatomy), Sri NPA Government Ayurveda college Raipur-492010 Chhattisgarh, India, Pt. Deendayal Upadhyay Memorial Health Science and Ayush University of Chhattisgarh, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India. Orchid id: 0009-0002-2857-3946
2Reader, Department of Prasuti Tantra and Streeroga (Gynaecology & Obstetrics), Government Ayurved College & Hospital, Bilaspur-495001 Chhattisgarh, Pt. Deendayal Upadhyay Memorial Health Science and Ayush University of Chhattisgarh, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India. Orcid Id: 0000-0001-7838-2924
3*Associate Professor and HOD, Department of Rasashastra and Bhaishajya Kalpana (Pharmaceutics and Clinical Pharmacy), K. G. Mittal Ayurved College, Mumbai-400002, India, Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik. Orcid Id: 0000-0003-4249-1488. Corresponding Author: drranjeet.sawant@gmail.com
4Assistant Professor, Department of Kayachikitsa, All India Institute of Ayurveda, Goa, India, Goa University Panaji, Goa, India. Orcid Id: 0009-0007-7131-3660
5Associate Professor & HOD, Department of Roga Nidan & Vikriti Vigyana (Pathology), Government Ayurved College & Hospital, Bilaspur (C.G.), India, Pt. Deendayal Upadhyay Memorial Health Science and Ayush University of Chhattisgarh, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India. Orcid Id: 0000-0002-6587-5735
Received: 12th Dec, 2025; Revised: 12th Feb 2026; Accepted: 13th Feb, 2026; Available Online: 10th March, 2026
Ayurveda, one of the world's oldest traditional systems of medicine, has been widely used for centuries for the prevention and treatment of various diseases through natural and holistic approaches. Ayurvedic formulations, primarily derived from medicinal plants, minerals, and natural products, play a significant role in disease management by offering therapeutic benefits with relatively fewer side effects. Herbal medicines such as turmeric, ashwagandha, neem, and tulsi contain numerous bioactive compounds that exhibit anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antimicrobial, and immunomodulatory properties. Despite their therapeutic potential, many traditional Ayurvedic dosage forms, including powders, decoctions, and tablets, face several limitations such as poor water solubility, low bioavailability, instability of active constituents, rapid metabolism, and variable absorption in the human body. These challenges can reduce the overall therapeutic effectiveness of herbal medicines.
In recent years, modern pharmaceutical technologies have introduced advanced drug delivery systems designed to enhance the efficacy and safety of therapeutic agents. Technologies such as nanoparticles, liposomes, phytosomes, transdermal drug delivery systems, and targeted drug delivery platforms have shown significant potential in improving the stability, solubility, and controlled release of herbal bioactive compounds. By incorporating Ayurvedic phytochemicals into these innovative delivery systems, it is possible to enhance their pharmacokinetic properties and therapeutic performance.
The integration of Ayurvedic medicine with modern drug delivery technologies represents a promising approach to bridge traditional knowledge with contemporary pharmaceutical science. This interdisciplinary strategy can improve drug bioavailability, enable targeted delivery, reduce dosage frequency, and minimize adverse effects, thereby enhancing overall therapeutic outcomes and patient compliance. The present review aims to explore the potential of combining Ayurvedic herbal formulations with advanced drug delivery technologies and highlights the opportunities for developing more effective, safe, and standardized herbal therapeutic systems for modern healthcare.
Keywords: Ayurveda, Herbal medicine, Drug delivery systems, Nanotechnology, Bioavailability, Phytopharmaceuticals, Targeted drug delivery, Traditional medicine
How to cite this article: Khare MS, Chandel A, Sawant R, Sasane PU, Nampalliwar A. Integration of Ayurveda with Modern Drug Delivery Technologies for Improved Therapeutic Outcomes. Int J Drug Deliv Technol. 2026;16(16s): 635-646. DOI: 10.25258/ijddt.16.16s.70
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