Drug Delivery Systems Designed to Maximize the Therapeutic Efficacy of Herbal Medication: A Review Article | ||
| Egyptian Journal of Chemistry | ||
| Volume 66, Issue 5, May 2023, Pages 477-485 PDF (443.65 K) | ||
| Document Type: Review Articles | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/ejchem.2023.203996.7822 | ||
| Authors | ||
| Doaa S. R. Khafaga* 1; Ewies F. Ewies2 | ||
| 1Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Galala University, Galala City, Suez 43511, Egypt | ||
| 2Organometallic and Organometalloid Chemistry Department, National Research Centre, 33 ElBohouth St., (Former El Tahrir) Dokki, 12622, Giza, Egypt | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Herbal medicines have been used for centuries to treat a variety of ailments. However, their efficacy can be limited by their poor bio-availability and solubility. Nano-technology offers a promising new approach to improving the delivery of herbal medicines. Nanoparticles can be used to encapsulate herbal ingredients, making them more soluble and bio-available. This can lead to improved therapeutic efficacy and reduced side effects. There are a number of different types of nanoparticles that can be used to deliver herbal medicines. Some of the most promising include liposomes, micelles, and nanoparticles made from bio-degradable polymers. These nanoparticles can be tailored to target specific tissues or cells, which can further improve the efficacy of herbal medicines. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Nano-technology; Nano-carriers; Herbal medicines; Drug delivery | ||
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