Definition
Tablets are solid dosage forms prepared by compressing powdered herbal extracts with suitable excipients.
They are one of the most common forms of herbal formulations used today.
Types of Herbal Tablets
Uncoated Tablets – Simple compressed tablets without any protective layer.
Coated Tablets – Have a protective coating to improve stability and taste.
Effervescent Tablets – Dissolve in water before administration.
Sublingual Tablets – Placed under the tongue for quick absorption.
Composition
Herbal Extracts/Powders: Main active medicinal ingredients.
Binders: Help in holding the tablet together (e.g., starch, cellulose).
Disintegrants: Help the tablet break down in the body (e.g., crospovidone).
Lubricants: Prevent sticking during tablet compression (e.g., magnesium stearate).
Coating Agents (if any): Protects the tablet from moisture and light.
Advantages
Convenient, portable, and easy to store.
Precise dosage can be administered.
Long shelf life compared to liquids.
Disadvantages
Slow onset of action compared to syrups or mixtures.
Some herbal extracts lose potency during compression.
Large tablets may be difficult to swallow.
Examples of Herbal Tablets
Ashwagandha tablets for stress and anxiety.
Neem tablets for skin health.
Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia) tablets for immune support.
