PREPARATION AND EVALUATION OF MEDICATED HERBAL CANDY OF MAHUA FOR SORE THROAT

Madhuca longifolia commonly known as Mahua belonging to family Sapotaceae, is an Indian tropical tree, for its sweet flowers which are edible and used by tribals medicinal purpose. The pharmacological activity of the anti- inflammatory, anti-bacterial, anti-oxidant, analgesic, anti-pyretic wound healing properties has no side effect even after consumption larger doses. prevalence throat infections rising day-by-day due increasing pollution, bacterial infection, gastro- intestinal disease, injury, allergies etc. This study aimed formulate evaluate medicated herbal candy sore throat. was prepared using a combination natural ingredients such dried flowers, clove, cardamom, cinnamon, honey, corn syrup lemon juice. candies were evaluated their physicochemical parameters antibacterial properties. property measuring Zone Inhibition (ZOI) obtained from experiment. results showed that had desirable taste, color, texture can be alternative conventional remedies. KEYWORDS: longifolia, anti-inflammatory,