World Journal of
Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences

A CLOVE LOZENGES –A NATURAL APPROACH TO THROAT RELIEF

*Sabale Sagar Nanasaheb, Rohokale Sanskruti Manohar, Raut Sakshi Ashok, Raut Mahesh Sanjay, Yadav Madhuri Bharat

ABSTRACT

Clove lozenges are herbal solid dosage forms designed to dissolve slowly in the mouth, providing direct relief for sore throat, cough, and oral irritation. Clove (Syzygium aromaticum), enriched with eugenol, exhibits analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties. Combined with natural sweeteners like jaggery and honey, and supportive herbs like ginger, the lozenges offer a safe, effective, and natural alternative to synthetic throat remedies. This report discusses the formulation, evaluation, and benefits of clove lozenges, highlighting their role as a natural remedy for throat relief and oral health. Clove lozenges are developed to offer a natural and effective solution for relieving cough and throat discomfort. The formulation typically includes clove due to its antifungal, antibacterial, and analgesic properties, often in combination with honey, ginger, and lime, which collectively provide anti-inflammatory and soothing effects on the throat. In evaluation studies, these lozenges exhibit good physical characteristics (e.g., hardness, uniformity, disintegration time) and favorable sensory attributes (taste and aroma). Clinical observations indicate their potential efficacy in alleviating symptoms of sore throat, cough, and respiratory irritation, making them an attractive and safer alternative to synthetic medications for throat and airway protection. The growing preference for herbal lozenges stems from their natural healing profile, minimal side effects, and pleasant taste, alongside multifunctional effects such as demulcency (soothing), antiseptic action, and immune support, all of which are attributed to such key herbal ingredients as clove. Herbal lozenges are solid pharmaceutical dosage forms intended to dissolve slowly in the mouth, providing local relief to the throat and oral cavity. Lozenges formulated with natural ingredients—such as clove, honey, ginger, and tulsi—aim to alleviate symptoms of sore throat and cough through a combination of demulcent, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial effects. The formulation process involves blending the selected herbal ingredients, molding, and drying to achieve desired physical characteristics (uniformity, hardness, and disintegration time) and palatability. Clinical evaluation indicates that herbal lozenges are effective in reducing throat irritation and cough, with minimal side effects and a favorable safety profile, thus offering a natural and safe alternative to synthetic cough remedies.

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