Research Article
Formulating Cough Lozenges with Coleus amboinicus: A Phytotherapeutic Approach
@INPROCEEDINGS{10.4108/eai.13-11-2024.2355689, author={Ambujakshi Hospet Ramaiah and Venkatesh Dinnekere Puttegowda and Ajay Pankajbhai Lunagariya and Adnan Ali M. M. and Simab Akhtar and MD Amir Sohel Refaquati and Md. Abdullah Imam}, title={Formulating Cough Lozenges with Coleus amboinicus: A Phytotherapeutic Approach}, proceedings={Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Frontiers in Physical and Chemical Sciences: Exploring New Horizons, FPCS 2024, 13-14 November 2024, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India}, publisher={EAI}, proceedings_a={FPCS}, year={2025}, month={8}, keywords={coleus amboinicus herbal lozenges melting and molding techniques natural remedies}, doi={10.4108/eai.13-11-2024.2355689} }- Ambujakshi Hospet Ramaiah
Venkatesh Dinnekere Puttegowda
Ajay Pankajbhai Lunagariya
Adnan Ali M. M.
Simab Akhtar
MD Amir Sohel Refaquati
Md. Abdullah Imam
Year: 2025
Formulating Cough Lozenges with Coleus amboinicus: A Phytotherapeutic Approach
FPCS
EAI
DOI: 10.4108/eai.13-11-2024.2355689
Abstract
The present study focuses on the formulation and development of lozenges incorporating Coleus amboinicus juice for cough suppression. The Coleus amboinicus leaves were collected, prepared the herbal juice and preliminary phytochemical screening was conducted to assess its active constituents. Four lozenge formulations (F1 to F4) were developed by melting and molding technique, with varying sugar concentrations of 30 g, 40 g, 50 g and 60 g. The formulated lozenges were evaluated for organoleptic properties, weight variation, friability, moisture content, thickness, hardness, and stability test. Among the four formulations, F4 demonstrated superior performance in weight variation, friability, and hardness. Phytochemical analysis confirmed the presence of alkaloids and saponins in the herbal juice and the prepared lozenges, suggesting that these compounds may contribute to the lozenges' effectiveness in treating cough and throat irritation. This study demonstrates that the Coleus amboinicus lozenges, particularly formulation F4, provide an effective alternative to conventional cough remedies.
