Scope of herbal mucilage in pharmaceutical formulations. A review

Summary The aim of the article was to obtain maximum information about plant mucilage, its sources and applications in pharmaceutical industry. This study focuses on scientific articles books available Internet resources college library that deal with sources, applications, extraction isolation mucilage. Mucilage is obtained mainly from can be isolated easily. Due low cost, easy availability, non-toxicity, non-irritancy, biocompatibility, mucilage great demand field pharmaceuticals. Hibiscus rosa-sinensis L., Trigonella foenum-graecum Abelmoschus esculentus L, Plantago ovata Forssk. Aloe barbadensis L. are some common methods vary depending part where present. It commonly used as gelling agent, suspending binder, disintegrant. Since it hydrophilic nature, chances deterioration higher. In this review, different their discussed detail. excipient many formulations tablets, suspensions, gels, etc. explores potential an formulations. biodegradable biocompatible properties inexpensive make more favourable for newer formulation development.