Abstract

Ratna Kumari Yejerla*, Kattempudi Ashok, N. Pallavi, M. Babitha Angle

ABSTRACT

The goal of the current study was to create and assess a herbal vitamin B-complex syrup as a natural dietary supplement enhanced with vital phytoconstituents and plant-based sources of B vitamins. Selected medicinal herbs that are well-known for their vitamin content, antioxidant qualities, and health-promoting benefits were used to create the formulation. To improve palatability and stability, the herbal extracts were made using appropriate extraction techniques and added to a syrup basis that contained flavoring, preservatives, and sweeteners. A number of physicochemical characteristics, including as color, odor, taste, pH, viscosity, specific gravity, and microbial load, were assessed for the produced formulation. To evaluate the product's quality and shelf life, stability tests were carried out in both room-temperature and accelerated storage settings. Throughout the course of the investigation, the formulation demonstrated acceptable organoleptic properties, good homogeneity, suitable viscosity, and satisfactory stability. The syrup's safety within allowable bounds was verified by microbiological examination. The results indicate that the created herbal Vitamin B-Complex syrup can provide nutritional advantages with better acceptability and a lower risk of side effects, making it a safe, efficient, and patient-friendly substitute for synthetic vitamin supplements. To confirm its therapeutic efficacy and bioavailability, more pharmacological and clinical research is advised.