Advancing Herbal Medicine through Novel Drug Delivery Systems: A Review (KEY IJP************695)

• Prajwal Popat Mandlik,Mr. Dnyaneshwar S Vyavhare

Abstract

Abstract: The Novel Drug Delivery System (NDDS) is an innovative approach designed to overcome the limitations of traditional drug delivery methods by enhancing drug efficacy, ensuring targeted delivery, and minimizing side effects. Herbal medicine, especially rooted in Ayurveda, holds immense therapeutic potential, but its clinical application is often hindered by challenges like poor bioavailability, lack of standardization, and variability in pharmacokinetics. NDDS technologies, such as nanoparticles, microemulsions, liposomes, and solid lipid nanoparticles, offer a promising solution to these issues. This review explores the potential of NDDS in herbal medicine, addressing challenges such as extraction, standardization, and identification of active components. Furthermore, we discuss advancements in pharmacokinetics, mechanism of action, and formulation techniques that facilitate the incorporation of herbal compounds into NDDS platforms. The synergy of modern drug delivery systems and traditional herbal remedies can pave the way for more effective, safer, and patient-friendly therapeutic options.Keyword- Herbal drugs, Cancer treatment, Phytosomes, Targeted delivery, Bioavailability, Drug delivery systems, Phospholipid bilayer, Anti-cancer properties.