Standardization and Development of Spray-Dried Chewable Tablets From the Traditional Thai Remedy "Ya-Tard Aob-Choei": HPLC Analysis and Comparison With Commercial Products.
- 1Center for Research and Development of Herbal Health Products Faculty of Pharmaceutical Science Khon Kaen University Khon Kaen 40002 Thailand kku.ac.th.
- 2Phra Arjarn Fhan Arjaro Hospital Phanna Sub-District, Phanna Nikhom District Sakon Nakhon 47130 Thailand.
Abstract
Ethnopharmacological relevance
The Thai traditional medicine "Ya-Tard Aob-Choei" (AC) is a polyherbal remedy used for the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders. Its traditional liquid dosage form has practical limitations, including inconsistent appearance and difficulties in handling and transportation. This study aimed to develop a chewable dosage form of AC with satisfactory physicochemical properties and to evaluate the retention of selected marker compounds, including gallic acid (GA), cinnamaldehyde (CMD), eugenol (EUG), and glycyrrhizic acid (GZ).Materials and methods
Formulation studies were conducted to identify suitable excipients for the preparation of AC powder and chewable tablets, and the resulting formulations were evaluated for their physicochemical properties. A validated high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) method was used to determine the selected marker compounds and compare the phytochemical profile of the developed formulation with liquid AC preparations, including a self-prepared reference formulation and commercially available products.Results
The formulation containing maltodextrin DE 18 at an extract-to-carrier ratio of 1:2 exhibited optimal powder characteristics for tablet production, and isomalt was identified as an effective diluent-binder for the preparation of chewable tablets with satisfactory physicochemical properties. HPLC analysis revealed compound-specific changes during conversion from the liquid-to-solid dosage form. GA was relatively well preserved (5.25 mg/dose), whereas EUG, CMD, and GZ decreased by approximately 99%, 35%, and 33%, respectively, compared with the self-prepared liquid formulation (P7).Conclusion
A chewable AC tablet with satisfactory physicochemical properties was developed; however, conversion to the solid dosage form resulted in compound-specific losses, particularly of EUG. Further process optimization is required to improve the retention of volatile and heat-sensitive constituents. This formulation approach may nevertheless offer a pragmatic strategy for the development and standardization of other traditional Thai herbal medicines, although dedicated stability and sensory studies are needed to establish product stability and acceptability.
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BibTeX
@article{areemit2026standardization,
title = {{Standardization and Development of Spray-Dried Chewable Tablets From the Traditional Thai Remedy "Ya-Tard Aob-Choei": HPLC Analysis and Comparison With Commercial Products.}},
author = {Jringjai Areemit and Bungorn Sripanidkulchai and Sasipong Tipratchadaporn and Sarunya Tuntiyasawasdikul},
journal = {Advances in pharmacological and pharmaceutical sciences},
year = {2026},
month = oct,
doi = {10.1155/adpp/2822019},
url = {https://europepmc.org/article/MED/42903254},
note = {CC BY},
}
RIS
TY - JOUR
TI - Standardization and Development of Spray-Dried Chewable Tablets From the Traditional Thai Remedy "Ya-Tard Aob-Choei": HPLC Analysis and Comparison With Commercial Products.
AU - Jringjai Areemit
AU - Bungorn Sripanidkulchai
AU - Sasipong Tipratchadaporn
AU - Sarunya Tuntiyasawasdikul
PY - 2026
DA - 2026/10/19
JO - Advances in pharmacological and pharmaceutical sciences
DO - 10.1155/adpp/2822019
UR - https://europepmc.org/article/MED/42903254
AB - Ethnopharmacological relevance The Thai traditional medicine "Ya-Tard Aob-Choei" (AC) is a polyherbal remedy used for the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders. Its traditional liquid dosage form has practical limitations, including inconsistent appearance and difficulties in handling and transportation. This study aimed to develop a chewable dosage form of AC with satisfactory physicochemical properties and to evaluate the retention of selected marker compounds, including gallic acid (GA), cinnamaldehyde (CMD), eugenol (EUG), and glycyrrhizic acid (GZ).Materials and methods Formulation studies were conducted to identify suitable excipients for the preparation of AC powder and chewable tablets, and the resulting formulations were evaluated for their physicochemical properties. A validated high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) method was used to determine the selected marker compounds and compare the phytochemical profile of the developed formulation with liquid AC preparations, including a self-prepared reference formulation and commercially available products.Results The formulation containing maltodextrin DE 18 at an extract-to-carrier ratio of 1:2 exhibited optimal powder characteristics for tablet production, and isomalt was identified as an effective diluent-binder for the preparation of chewable tablets with satisfactory physicochemical properties. HPLC analysis revealed compound-specific changes during conversion from the liquid-to-solid dosage form. GA was relatively well preserved (5.25 mg/dose), whereas EUG, CMD, and GZ decreased by approximately 99%, 35%, and 33%, respectively, compared with the self-prepared liquid formulation (P7).Conclusion A chewable AC tablet with satisfactory physicochemical properties was developed; however, conversion to the solid dosage form resulted in compound-specific losses, particularly of EUG. Further process optimization is required to improve the retention of volatile and heat-sensitive constituents. This formulation approach may nevertheless offer a pragmatic strategy for the development and standardization of other traditional Thai herbal medicines, although dedicated stability and sensory studies are needed to establish product stability and acceptability.
SN - 2633-4682
SN - 2633-4690
ER -