Abstract

FORMULATION & EVALUATION OF ANTHELMINTIC HERBAL CHOCOLATE

Sanjay Pawar, Abhay Jalan*, Aditya Jadhav, Nikita Jadhav, Smita Irnak and Vaibhav Arakh

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Abstract

Oral drug delivery remains one of the most common and patientcompliant routes due to its ease of use. However, ensuring compliance in pediatric patients is often a challenge. This study emphasizes the development of a palatable medicated herbal chocolate containing natural ingredients to aid in treating intestinal worms and related issues in children, offering a potential solution to enhance drug acceptance and compliance. Children generally enjoy chocolate but are often reluctant to take medicines. To address this issue, the present study focuses on developing a medicated chocolate formulation with therapeutic agents to help prevent and treat diseases. The formulation includes Ocimum Sanctum (Tulsi), known for its numerous medicinal properties, including Anthelmintic activity. Additionally, Moringa oleifera, Pumpkin seeds, Papaya seeds, Honey, and a Chocolate base are incorporated for their complementary health benefits and Anthelmintic Properties. The prepared medicated chocolate will be evaluated for various parameters, including general appearance, dimensions, weight variation, physical stability, and moisture content.

Keywords: Helminthes, Roundworms, Hookworms, Polyphenols, Methylxanthines, Cucurbitacin, Quercetin, Kaempferol etc.