Abstract

FORMULATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF HERBAL GUMMIES BASED ON CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA EXTRACT

Bhavika J. Tandel* and Durva D. Patil

Abstract

With the increase in the number of insomnia and anxiety, particularly in individuals with GI disorders this research intended to develop gummies with chamomile. Chamomile has been. For thousands of years, it has been employed as a natural remedy to calm the mind and induce restful sleep. This study primarily focused on providing an alternative to conventional medication by encouraging regular use in an innovative dosage form, chewable gummies. This study developed gummies containing chamomile with three different gelling agents; using the following gelling agents; pectin, guar gum, and gelatin. The study looked at the effects of various types and levels of gelling agents on some physical properties of the gummies, specifically physical appearance, texture (hardness, chewiness), pH and density. The gummies were prepared by heating to dissolve and then cooled to allow them to solidify. The results clearly showed that the gelling agents behaved differently given their interactions with each other, the active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) in the formulation (e.g., chamomile) and excipients. Of all of the formulations tested, the gummy that contained 2% pectin had the most favourable physical attributes and texture to be formed prepared into chewable gummies.

Keywords: Chamomile, Gummies, Gelling Agents, Antioxidant, Insomnia, Anxiety, Anti-inflammatory.