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PHYTOSOMES – A MODERNISED AND NEW TECHNOLOGY: REVOLUTIONARY PROGRESS IN THE FIELD OF PHARMACY FOR ENHANCED BIOAVAILABILITY OF COSMECEUTICALS AND NEUTRACEUTICALS

Ritu Bharati* and Ashutosh Badola

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Abstract

The objective of this review is to focus on phytosomes which are now being used extensively as modern technology in the field of pharmacy because of their varied therapeutic actions with fewer side effects. Phytosomes posses excellent pharmacodynamic activity with enhanced bioavailability of many popular herbal extracts like milk thistle, green tea. It can be developed for various used in cosmeceuticals and neutraceuticals. This review highlights the unique properties of phytosomes in drug delivery, preparation of phytosomes, advancement in phytosome technology, its commercials availability and patents.

Keywords: Phytosomes, Phytoconstituents, Bioavailability, Comercial available products, Patents.