Phytosomes: A Revolution in Herbal Drugs

Abstract: During the last few decades, much work has been directed towards the development of delivery systems. In recent time this phenomena is also applied to Phytopharmaceuticals. Most of the phytoconstituents are water soluble and possess multiple ring structure which leads to poor absorption in human body. These phytoconstituents can be associated with lipid-moieties to absorb better in lipophilic environment known as 'Phytosomes'. Phytosomes are a new concept in herbal delivery system. Clinical trials of Phytosomes have shown increase in bio-availability of herbal extracts to maximize the amount of the herb's active ingredients utilized by the human body.

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