Dilip Jadhao

B. Sc., M. Sc. (Biotechnology), Currently Ph. D. Student
Email: ce08db.jadhao@ictmumbai.edu.in

Abstract of Ph. D. Thesis:

EXTRACTION, PURIFICATION AND DRYING OF ACTIVE INGREDIENTS FROM HERBS

Plants had been used for medicinal purposes long before recorded history.
Now day’s Herbal medicine has huge importance because it treats many conditions, such as asthma, eczema, premenstrual syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, migraine, menopausal symptoms, chronic fatigue, and irritable bowel syndrome, among others.
Even more if we think about Current Global market of Herbal & Ayurvedic medicines is estimated to be more than US$ 100 billion, out of this E.U. accounts for about 40%, Japan 20%, USA 10%. The Asian countries together account for 30% of the global market. It is estimated that the Indian herbal drug industry will witness growth of more than 20 %.
By considering these things in mind efforts will be made on the scale up and cost effectiveness of Extraction, Purification and Drying of Active Ingredients from there specific Herbs.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES

1.  Selection of Specific Herbs having Principle Active Ingredients.
     For eg. Andrographolide (Active Ingredient) from Androgahis
     Peniculata (Herbs)
2.  Efforts will be made to isolate and purify that Active Ingredients from    
     Herbs.
3.  Characterization and Structure determination of Active Ingredients
4.  Selection of proper drying systems like Spray Drying, Freeze Drying etc  
     for  the herbs and there active ingredients..
5.  To study the drying techniques and the optimization of process  
     Parameters.
6.  Study on formulation of Active Ingredients.
7. Study on the scale up and cost effectiveness of the complete Process