ABSTRACT:
Diabetes is a silent killer that causes significant economic loss, particularly in poor countries like India. Improved treatments with minimal side effects are necessary to reduce the impact on individual and societal health and economics. The study aimed to develop a polyherbal powder for diabetes mellitus and assess its organoleptic, rheological, physicochemical, and phytochemical properties. The polyherbal powder was made with herbs including Ocimum sanctum, Aegle marmelos, Emblica officinalis, Trigonella foenum-graecum, Terminalia bellirica, Terminalia chebula, Momordica charantia, Syzgium cumini, Cinnamomum zeylanicum, and Curcuma longa. The evaluations followed conventional methods. The polyherbal powder's organoleptic properties revealed a dull brown colour, Characteristic aroma and astringent flavour, with a somewhat fine texture. Qualitative phytochemical study identified flavonoids, alkaloids, terpenoids, tannins, steroids, carbohydrates, and glycosides. Physicochemical investigation showed that the polyherbal powder was stable and flowed smoothly. The polyherbal powder was investigated for its ability to cure diabetes mellitus.
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