Design development and evaluation of galactogogue polyherbal formulation

Abstract

This investigation was concerned to evaluate the effect of povidone quantity on bulk density of granules, disintegration time and weight variation of filled capsules. The capsule contains Shatavari extract (Asparagus racemosus), Methi extract (Trigonella foenum graecum) and Sunthi extract (Zingiber officinale); which are traditionally proved as good lactate ingredients in Ayurveda. The raw materials were procured from Kisalaya Herbals, Indore, Tulsi Amrit Pvt Ltd., Indore, India and Sanat Products Ltd, New Delhi, India. Excipients were procured from Signet and National chemicals, Mumbai, India. Solid dosage form of capsule was prepared and developed for this study. The granules were prepared by wet granulation method and characterized by official method. Formulation with optimum concentration of Povidone showed good results with respect to filling property and other physical parameters were also found to be stable.