Herbal Nano Technology

Nisha Pangi

Pangi Nisha Priyadarshini Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research 5th Mile, Pulladigunta, Guntur-522017. Andhra Pradesh, India.

Abstract

Since ancient times, potential of plants in research and medicine have found pronounced applications, due to better therapeutic value. To meet the mounting demands for commercial nano particles, novel eco-friendly methods of synthesis has led to a remarkable progress via unfolding a green synthesis protocol towards metallic nano particles synthesis Herbal medicines have been widely used around the world since ancient times. The advancement of phyto chemical and phytopharmacological sciences has enabled elucidation of the composition and biological activities of several medicinal plant products. The effectiveness of many species of medicinal plants depends on the supply of active compounds. Most of the biologically active constituents of extracts, such as flavonoids, tannins, and terpenoids, are highly soluble in water, but have low absorption, because they are unable to cross the lipid membranes of the cells, have excessively high molecular size, or are poorly absorbed, resulting in loss of bio availability and efficacy. Some extracts are not used clinically because of these obstacles. It has been widely proposed to combine herbal medicine with nanotechnology, because nanostructured systems might be able to potentiate the action of plant extracts, reducing the required dose and side effects, and improving activity. Treatment of chronic diseases like cancer using targeted drug delivery nano particles is the latest achievement. By analysing the relationship between nanotechnology and biological medicine, the application of Nano technological methods for bioavailability enhancement of herbal drugs can be brought about. "Bhasma", a natural product, is a metallo-medicine in powder form of Nano to submicron size.

Keywords: Green synthesis, Nanoparticles, Herbal medicine, Bioavailability, Phytochemicals

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