Novel Drug Delivery System from Essential Oil of Trachyspermum ammi

By : Priya Tomar , C P Malik

Page No: 39-46

Abstract
T. ammi is an aromatic plant which belongs to family Apiaceae. Its essential oil contains useful chemical constituents which are used in pharmaceuticals. Herbal formulation doesn’t degrade its natural properties and have fewer side effects on any living organisms. Beside these industrial purposes, T. ammi has a number of pharmacological properties and biological actions which can be considered for clinical approaches. These herbal formulations can be obtained in body with appropriate amount by novel drug delivery system as the nano sized novel drug delivery systems of herbal drugs have a potential future for enhancing the activity and overcoming problems associated with plant medicines.

Authors :
Priya Tomar : PhD Scholar, School of Life Sciences, Jaipur National University, Jaipur, 302017, Rajasthan, India
C.P. Malik : Professor and Advisor, School of Life Sciences, Jaipur National University, Jaipur, 302017, Rajasthan, India