Abstract

PHYTOSOMES AS A DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEM: A REVIEW

Karunakar Prasad Dwivedi*, Shashi Kant Singh, Navneet Kumar Verma and Shweta Yadav

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Abstract

The term ―Phyto‖ means plant and ―some‖ means cell. Additionally, it is referred to as herbosomes, a novel, patented method in which phospholipids and standardized plant extracts or water-soluble phytoconstituents combine to form lipid-compatible molecular complexes that significantly improve absorption and bioavailability. Phytosomes, a type of self-assembled delivery system based on phospholipids, are a popular way to improve the poor oral bioavailability of polyphenolic compounds. The review analyzes "Phytosome technology," a cutting-edge and innovative drug delivery method. A focus on the various therapeutic uses of phytosomes and their critical role in addressing the common issues that arise during the delivery of phytoconstituents is placed heavily. Phytosomes have been discussed for their potential uses in wound healing, transdermal administration, bioavailability, and anti-cancer. The comparative analysis of the medicinal properties of the medication in its free form and its phytosomes reveals that the complex offers several benefits over standard therapies.

Keywords: Phytoconstituents, Phytosome, Bioavailability, Cancer, Transdermal delivery, Wound healing.