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        <journal-title>International Journal of Pharmacognosy and Herbal Drug Technology</journal-title>
        <abbrev-journal-title abbrev-type="publisher">IJPHDT</abbrev-journal-title>
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      <issn pub-type="epub">3049-1630</issn>
      <publisher>
        <publisher-name>Dr. Arpan Kumar Tripathi</publisher-name>
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      <article-id pub-id-type="publisher-id">ijphdt-00000067</article-id>
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        <article-title>Development of Herbal-Based Nanoparticlesfor Enhanced Drug Delivery</article-title>
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          <name>
            <surname>Sharma</surname>
            <given-names>Govind </given-names>
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      <aff id="aff1">KIPS, Shri Shankaracharya Professional University, Bhilai, Chhattisgarh, India, 491001</aff>
      <pub-date pub-type="epub" iso-8601-date="2026">
        <year>2026</year>
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      <volume>2</volume>
      <issue>4</issue>
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This article thoroughly discusses the advancements and therapeutic
potential of herbal-based nanoparticles as emerging drug delivery systems.
Herbal nanoparticles, which were synthesized predominantly by using ecofriendly
green synthesis methods incorporating plant extracts, have
emerged as a better option compared to conventional drug carriers by
enhancing solubility, stability, bioavailability, and facilitating targeted drug
delivery. The report highlights the integration of bioactive phytochemicals
such as flavonoids, alkaloids, and terpenoids into nanoparticle systems to
improve the therapeutic efficacy against cancer, microbial infections, and
chronic inflammation. Key characteristics addressed include the synthesis
pathways, drug loading capacities, controlled and sustained release
mechanisms, biocompatibility assessment, pharmacokinetic improvement,
and toxicity evaluation. Moreover, the advantages of herbal-based
nanoparticles on the environment, including their biodegradability,
reduced ecological footprint, and reduced waste during production, are
underscored as being pivotal in fueling green pharmaceutical technologies.
Despite challenges like bulk production and stability over long periods
already being faced, herbala-based nanoparticles offer a promising path to
propel personalized medicine, enhance patient outcomes, and maintain
pharmaceutical innovation. The review confirms that additional studies in
herbal nanotechnology are potentially revolutionary to future therapeutic
interventions and eco-friendly environmental healthcare interventions.</p>
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