1 Professor & 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
2 Reader, 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
4 Associate Professor, Department Of Rasashastra And Bhaishajya Kalpana (Pharmaceutics And Clinical Pharmacy), Shree Saptashrungi Ayurved College, Nashik-422003, India, Maharashtra University Of Health Sciences, Nashik. Orcid Id: 0009-0003-5997-2170
5 Associate Professor & Hod, Department Of Roga Nidan & Vikriti Vigyana (Pathology), Government Ayurved College & Hospital, Bilaspur-495001(C.G.), India, Pt. Deendayal Upadhyay Memorial Health Science And Ayush University Of Chhattisgarh, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India. Orcid Id: 0000-0002-6587-5735
Corresponding Author: Dr. Ranjeet Sawant, Email: drranjeet.sawant@gmail.com
Ayurvedic formulations have been widely utilized for their therapeutic potential; however, their clinical effectiveness is often limited by poor solubility, instability, low bioavailability, and lack of controlled drug delivery. Modern drug delivery systems (mdds) offer advanced formulation strategies to overcome these limitations and enhance the pharmaceutical performance of herbal medicines. This review focuses on the design, development, and evaluation of novel delivery systems, including polymeric nanoparticles, solid lipid nanoparticles, liposomes, phytosomes, and controlled release carriers for ayurvedic formulations. Particular emphasis is placed on formulation techniques, physicochemical characterization, encapsulation efficiency, and drug release kinetics. In addition, green synthesis approaches for developing biocompatible and eco-friendly nanocarriers are discussed. These advanced systems significantly improve stability, absorption, and targeted delivery of phytoconstituents, thereby enhancing their pharmacokinetic profile. Despite these advancements, challenges such as large-scale manufacturing, reproducibility, and regulatory compliance remain critical. Overall, this review provides a formulation-oriented perspective on the application of modern drug delivery technologies for improving the efficiency and global acceptability of ayurvedic therapeutics.
Keywords: Ayurvedic Formulations, Novel Drug Delivery Systems, Nanotechnology, Polymeric Nanoparticles, Solid Lipid Nanoparticles, Liposomes, Phytosomes, Controlled Drug Release, Bioavailability Enhancement, Herbal Nanocarriers.
How To Cite This Article: Khare Ms, Chandel A, Sawant R, Yadav Rs, Nampalliwar A. Modern Drug Delivery Strategies For Traditional Ayurvedic Medicines: A Review. Int J Drug Deliv Technol. 2026;16(16s):696. Doi: 10.25258/ijddt.16.16s.75