Vol. 7, Issue 1, Part B (2025)

Nutraceutical gummies have emerged as a popular dosage form in the functional food and dietary supplement market due to their palatable taste, ease of consumption, and consumer friendly appeal. Herbal gummies represent innovative and consumer-friendly approach to delivering traditional plant-based therapeutics in a modern, palatable form, these gummies are incorporated with standardized herbal extract. This study aimed to develop gummies with Cinnamon (Cinnamomum Zeylancium), Ginger (Zingiber Officinale), Fennel (Foeniculum Vulgare), Cumin (Cuminum Cyminum) using different concentrations of gelling agents, plasticizers, and pH modifiers. The materials used were gelatine (used as gelling agent), propylene glycol (plasticizer), citric acid (acidity modifier), sodium benzoate (preservative), sugar (sweetner), natural orange flavour. The gummies prepared were subjected to standard physicochemical evaluation parameters such as hardness, friability, weight variation, and disintegration. All parameters complied with pharmacopeial standards, indicating the quality and stability of the formulation. The results demonstrated that the gummies formulation is effective in delivering the combined therapeutic effect of the herbs. Overall, digestive gummies formulated with herbal drugs offers a convenient, palatable, and effective approach for digestive relief, continued research and innovation in formulation technology will further enhance the efficacy and potential of herbal gummies as a trusted and effective nutraceutical delivery system.