Esraa Abd El-Maksod

By Gaidaa M. Dogheim, Esraa A. Abd El-Maksod, Yousra A. El-Maradny, Mohamed Mamdouh M. Elshindidy and Dina M. Mahdy

Herbosomes are a relatively new technology that involves encapsulating herbal extracts in liposomes, which are tiny spheres made of phospholipids. This allows for better absorption of the herbal compounds into the body. Herbosomes have a higher bioavailability compared to traditional herbal extracts, improved stability and can be designed to target specific areas of the body, as well as reduced side effects as they can be delivered in smaller doses. The production of herbosomes involves the use of various techniques including solvent injection, thin-film hydration, and sonication. The production of herbosomes involves the use of various techniques that aim to create stable and effective nanocarriers for herbal extracts. There is limited research available on the safety and toxicity of herbosomes specifically, but studies have been conducted on the safety of lipid-based nanoparticles in general. It is important to note that the safety and toxicity of herbosomes may vary depending on the specific herbal extract and lipid used in their formulation. Further research is needed to fully understand the potential risks and benefits of using herbosomes as a drug delivery system. In conclusion, herbosomes offer several advantages over traditional herbal extracts, making them a promising technology for the development of new herbal products.

Part of the book: Dosage Forms - Emerging Trends and Prospective Drug-Delivery Systems [Working title]