Author(s):
Ankita Belavale, Pranali Sawant, Akshada Shinde, Nidhi Ingle, Avinash A. Gunjal, Rajnikant T. Kakade
Email(s):
avinashgunjal4247@gmail.com
DOI:
10.52711/2231-5659.2026.00007 
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Ankita Belavale1, Pranali Sawant1, Akshada Shinde1, Nidhi Ingle1, Avinash A. Gunjal2*, Rajnikant T. Kakade3
1Research Scholar, Siddhi’s Institute of Pharmacy, Nandgaon, Murbad, Thane, Maharashtra, India.
2Assist. Professor, Dept. of Pharmacology, Siddhi’s Institute of Pharmacy, Nandgaon, Murbad, Thane, Maharashtra, India.
3Professor, Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Siddhi’s Institute of Pharmacy, Nandgaon, Murbad, Thane, Maharashtra, India.
*Corresponding Author
Published In:
Volume - 16,
Issue - 1,
Year - 2026
ABSTRACT:
This study examine current advances in herbal medication technology, with an emphasis on novel delivery systems such as phytosomes, nano-emulsions, and transdermal formulations that considerably improve the bioavailability and therapeutic efficiency of plant-derived substances. These revolutionary technologies reflect a dynamic fusion of traditional herbal therapy with modern pharmaceutical breakthroughs, overcoming the constraints of conventional formulations such as poor solubility, low absorption, and uneven therapeutic results. The review also discusses how extraction and isolation techniques have evolved from traditional maceration and hydrodistillation to advanced methods such as ultrasound-assisted extraction (UAE) and supercritical fluid extraction (SFE) as well as the importance of quality standardization using high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), mass spectrometry (MS), and other analytical tools. Global regulatory rules ensure that herbal pro?uct are safe, effective and consistant. Marketed formulations are emphasized to demonstrate how these technologies can be applied in practice. The assessment finishes with insights into new trends and future approaches, such as nano-formulations, artificial intelligence (AI), and sustainable herbal research techniques.
Cite this article:
Ankita Belavale, Pranali Sawant, Akshada Shinde, Nidhi Ingle, Avinash A. Gunjal, Rajnikant T. Kakade. Advanced Herbal Technologies: A Comprehensive Review. Asian Journal of Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences. 2026; 16(1):39-6. doi: 10.52711/2231-5659.2026.00007
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Ankita Belavale, Pranali Sawant, Akshada Shinde, Nidhi Ingle, Avinash A. Gunjal, Rajnikant T. Kakade. Advanced Herbal Technologies: A Comprehensive Review. Asian Journal of Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences. 2026; 16(1):39-6. doi: 10.52711/2231-5659.2026.00007 Available on: https://www.ajpsonline.com/AbstractView.aspx?PID=2026-16-1-7
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