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Arjun Pal, Shashi Verma, Deepali Gupta,, Fabrications of antimicrobial and anti infective herbal drink: natural remedy as an immunity boosting tonic,  ASIO Journal of Pharmaceutical & Herbal Medicines Research (ASIO-JPHMR), 2020, 6(2): 31-40.

ARTICLE TYPE: RESEARCH

Affiliation: Shri Ram Murti Smarak College of Engineering and Technology (Pharmacy), Bareilly-243202, (U.P.), India

DOI : 10.2016-19146535/ ;

DOI Link :: http://doi-ds.org/doilink/07.2020-73252211/

ABSTRACT:

Herbal products have gained substantial curiosity among the pharmaceutical companies and consumers due to the negligible side effects associated with them. The bioflavanoids present in these products are the key group of actors in modulating their effects. Several therapeutic effects have been recognized to the bioflavanoids present in green tea and turmeric. Antimicrobial activity is one among the spectrum of activities they exhibit. Curcumin and catechins, the principle components of turmeric and green tea respectively have virucidal and virustatic actions. An antimicrobial composition consisting of extracts from green tea and turmeric have shown to be highly potent against various microbes, especially viruses. There are a number of herbal remedies which are constantly used as folk medicine in various tribal communities. Some of the most common herbal materials are there like Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum), Cinnamon (Cinnamomum cassia), Black cohosh (Cimicifuga racemosa), Turmeric (Curcuma longa), Black pepper (Piper nigrum), Thyme (Thymus vulgaris), Ginger (Zingiber officinale), Ashawgandha (Withania somnifera), Neem (Azadirachta indica), Garlic (Allium sativum), Onion (Allium cepa), Clove (Syzgium aromaticum) etc. The prepared herbal mixture contains some major ingredients ie: garlic, lemon, Honey, ginger and turmeric and there were variety of scientific evidences available which proved that the antioxidant, antimicrobial and anti infective property, promotes liver, uterus, intestines health. So it can be concluded that, these super drink contain a variety of properties which may help in boosting the immunity as well as promotes our health. Ginger also provides relief from arthritis. All the three ingredients are easily available, beneficial against bad food habits and the mixture is a better alternative to tea.

Keywords: Antioxidant, antimicrobial and anti infective property, immunity boosters, ginger, turtermeric, herbal source.

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