Investigation of Comparative Bioactivities of Modified Dosage Forms of an Ayurvedic Polyherbal Formulation

Abstract

Background: Balabilvashunti decoction (BD) is an ayurvedic polyherbal formulation comprised of three plant ingredients: rhizome of Zingiber officinale, whole plant of Sida alnifolia, and root bark of Aegle marmelos. BD is widely utilized within clinical practice, particularly for addressing geriatric diseases. However, despite its prevalence, patients encounter several limitations when BD is prescribed. These include the substantial time required for decoction preparation, difficulty in finding the correct raw materials due to adulteration and the short shelf-life of the prepared decoction.