Generated: May 20, 2026 at 7:28 PM
631 scientific papers analyzed, 2417 corroborating papers found
Current Formulation: NONE (create formula from scratch)
Delivery Type: Powder / sachet
Units per day: 3
Target Users: Adults with diabetes and obesity
Requirements: All-Ayurvedic ingredients
Regulatory Frameworks: India: India (AYUSH)
Manufacturing Specifications: None
Focus: Add Only (From Scratch)
Desired Benefits: GLP-1-like activity, GIP-like activity, glucagon-like activity, metabolic support, blood sugar regulation, weight management, muscle preservation / no muscle wasting
Target Market Region: India
Berberis aristata stem bark extract (berberine HCl) and Gymnema sylvestre leaf extract (25% gymnemic acids) reduce fasting blood glucose and HbA1c via DPP-4 inhibition and insulin sensitization. Pterocarpus marsupium heartwood extract and Eugenia jambolana seed powder provide complementary GLP-1 elevation through distinct
DPP-4 inhibitory pathways with staggered peak responses, extending postprandial glucose control. Momordica charantia freeze-dried whole fruit powder and Cinnamomum zeylanicum bark powder (Ceylon cinnamon, <0.017 g/ kg coumarin) reduce 24-hour glucose concentrations and glucose peaks while increasing GIP concentrations, demonstrating direct GIP-like activity. Curcuma longa rhizome extract (95% curcuminoids) and Zingiber officinale rhizome extract (5% gingerols) activate AMPK pathways for insulin sensitization and metabolic support. Withania somnifera root extract (5% withanolides), Cissus quadrangularis stem and leaf aqueous extract, and Coleus
forskohlii root extract (10% forskolin) preserve lean muscle mass and reduce body fat percentage via distinct mechanisms—withanolide-mediated strength preservation, lipase inhibition, and cAMP-mediated lipolysis respectively. D-pinitol-standardized fenugreek extract (≥85% D-pinitol) provides insulin-mimetic glucose disposal via inositol phosphoglycan signaling. Andrographis paniculata aerial part dry powder, Boswellia serrata gum resin extract (65% boswellic acids), Nigella sativa seed powder, Moringa oleifera leaf powder, Tribulus terrestris hydroalcoholic extract, Ocimum sanctum leaf powder, Aloe barbadensis freeze-dried leaf gel powder, Linum usitatissimum cold-milled seed powder, Azadirachta indica leaf aqueous extract, Coccinia grandis leaf aqueous extract, Allium sativum dried bulb powder (1% allicin), Punica granatum seed oil powder (spray-dried, ~50% oil load), Emblica officinalis dried fruit powder, Swertia chirayita whole plant hydroalcoholic extract (0.5% swerchirin), Dolichos biflorus seed extract, and Black pepper extract (95% piperine) contribute complementary anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, lipid-lowering, and bioavailability-enhancing mechanisms. All ingredients are Ayurvedic-compliant and AYUSH-approved. Sachet format enables convenient three-times-daily oral reconstitution.
Ingredients:
Aloe barbadensis Leaf Gel Freeze-Dried Powder (200:1)
Allium sativum Dried Bulb Powder (1% Allicin)
Andrographis paniculata Aerial Part Dry Powder
Cinnamomum zeylanicum Bark Powder (Ceylon Cinnamon)
Cissus quadrangularis Stem & Leaf Aqueous Extract
Curcuma longa Rhizome Extract (95% Curcuminoids)
D-Pinitol-Standardised Fenugreek Seed Extract (≥85% D-Pinitol)
Gymnema sylvestre Leaf Aqueous Extract (High Molecular Weight Fraction)
Gymnema sylvestre Leaf Extract (25% Gymnemic Acids)
Linum usitatissimum Ground Whole Seed Powder (Cold-Milled)
Maltodextrin (Food Grade, DE 10–15)
Momordica charantia Freeze-Dried Whole Fruit Powder
Punica granatum Seed Oil Powder (Spray-Dried, Maltodextrin Carrier, ~50% Oil Load)
Silicon Dioxide (Fumed Silica, Food Grade)
Stevia Leaf Extract (Food Grade, ≥95% Steviol Glycosides)
Swertia chirayita Whole Plant Hydroalcoholic Extract (0.5% Swerchirin)
Tribulus terrestris Fruit/Aerial Part Hydroalcoholic Extract
Withania somnifera Root Extract (5% Withanolides)
Zingiber officinale Rhizome Extract (5% Gingerols)
19 ingredient(s) appear ready to source. 10 ingredient(s) should be quoted before costing. 1 specialty ingredient(s) need supplier confirmation. Directional raw-material COGS includes: Berberis aristata stem bark extract
(standardized to 97% berberine HCl), Momordica charantia (bitter gourd) freeze-dried whole fruit powder, Coccinia grandis (ivy gourd) leaf aqueous extract, Moringa oleifera leaf powder, Curcuma longa (turmeric) rhizome extract
(standardized to 95% curcuminoids), Eugenia jambolana (Syzygium cumini) seed powder, D-pinitol (3-O-methyl-Dchiro-inositol) from Trigonella foenum-graecum (fenugreek) seed extract (standardized to ≥85% D-pinitol), Fenugreek seed extract (standardized to 60% saponins), Cinnamomum zeylanicum (Ceylon cinnamon) bark powder, Aloe barbadensis (Aloe vera) leaf gel freeze-dried powder, Linum usitatissimum (flaxseed/Atasi) ground whole seed powder (cold-milled), Black pepper extract (standardized to 95% piperine), Andrographis paniculata aerial part dry powder, Allium sativum (garlic) dried bulb powder (standardized to 1% allicin), Ocimum sanctum (holy basil/tulsi) leaf powder, Pterocarpus marsupium heartwood extract (semi-standardized), Zingiber officinale (ginger) rhizome extract (standardized to 5% gingerols), Boswellia serrata gum resin extract (standardized to 65% boswellic acids), Withania somnifera root extract (standardized to 5% withanolides), Punica granatum (pomegranate) seed oil powder
(spray-dried on maltodextrin carrier), Cissus quadrangularis stem and leaf aqueous extract, Gymnema sylvestre leaf aqueous extract (high molecular weight fraction), Coleus forskohlii root extract (standardized to 10% forskolin), Azadirachta indica (neem) leaf aqueous extract, Emblica officinalis (amla) dried fruit powder, Dolichos biflorus
(horse gram) seed extract.
Cost Signal: ₹6.05-₹30.64 per sachet; ₹18.15-₹91.91 per daily dose (3 sachets); ₹544.6-₹2,757.33 per 30-day supply
(90 sachets)
Displayed in INR using 1 USD = 96.54 INR (2026-05-20).
Sourcing signals are for R&D screening. Confirm supplier quote, MOQ, lead time, COA, certifications, freight, duties, and landed cost before commercialization.
SYNERGY: pterocarpus marsupium + eugenia jambolana + gymnema sylvestre
These three medicinal plants work synergistically as DPP-4 inhibitors to increase GLP-1 levels.
Pterocarpus marsupium and Eugenia jambolana show potent DPP-4 inhibition (IC50 values of 273.73 and 278.94 µg/mL respectively), while Gymnema sylvestre provides complementary DPP-4 inhibition with longer duration of action. Together, they create a multi-targeted approach to blood sugar regulation through GLP-1-like activity.
Ingredient Type: New
SYNERGY: boswellia serrata + cissus quadrangularis + withania somnifera
This herbal combination (HIM-CHX) demonstrated significant synergistic effects in preventing muscle wasting and sarcopenia. Boswellia serrata provides anti-inflammatory effects through boswellic acids, Cissus quadrangularis provides bone and muscle support through minerals and phytosterols, and Withania somnifera provides muscle preservation through withanolides and stress reduction. Together they reduce TNF-α, IL-6, and Myostatin while increasing IGF-1 levels, directly addressing muscle preservation in diabetic and obese patients.
Ingredient Type: New
SYNERGY: curcuma longa + zingiber officinale
Turmeric (curcumin) and ginger demonstrate synergistic anti-inflammatory effects when combined.
The combination shows enhanced inhibition of inflammatory pathways compared to individual ingredients, with curcumin and gingerols/shogaols working through complementary mechanisms on NF-κB, COX-2, and other inflammatory mediators. This synergy is particularly relevant for metabolic inflammation in diabetes and obesity.
Ingredient Type: New
SYNERGY: piper nigrum + curcuma longa
Piperine (from black pepper) enhances curcumin bioavailability through inhibition of CYP3A4 and Pglycoprotein, resulting in significantly improved absorption and systemic retention of curcumin. This is a well-established bioavailability synergy that enhances the anti-inflammatory and metabolic benefits of turmeric.
Ingredient Type: New
SYNERGY: gymnema sylvestre + fenugreek
Gymnema sylvestre and Trigonella foenum-graecum phytochemicals demonstrated synergistic dual α-amylase and α-glucosidase inhibitory activity, with trigofoenoside G and gymnemasaponin V showing the most stable binding interactions with target proteins and superior combined inhibition compared to individual extracts
Ingredient Type: New
SYNERGY: curcumin + berberine
Curcumin and berberine demonstrate synergistic effects when co-encapsulated in nanoformulations, with enhanced bioavailability and dual covalent/non-covalent binding mechanisms that improve cellular uptake and metabolic efficacy. Both compounds activate AMPK and SIRT1/AMPK pathways for glucose regulation and metabolic support.
Ingredient Type: New
SYNERGY: curcuma longa + piperine
Piperine enhances curcumin bioavailability by 2000% through inhibition of hepatic and intestinal metabolism, with curcumin staying significantly longer in body tissues and reaching the brain when coadministered with piperine
Ingredient Type: New
INCOMPATIBILITY: piper nigrum + pharmaceutical drugs
Piperine inhibits CYP3A4 and P-glycoprotein, which can significantly alter the metabolism and bioavailability of many pharmaceutical drugs including anticoagulants, immunosuppressants, and cardiovascular medications. While this can be beneficial for enhancing herbal bioavailability, it poses a significant risk when combined with prescription medications, potentially leading to increased drug levels and adverse effects.
Ingredient Type: New
Type: Medicine Interaction
INCOMPATIBILITY: curcuma longa + pharmaceutical drugs
Curcumin inhibits multiple cytochrome P450 enzymes (CYP1A2, CYP3A4, CYP2D6, CYP2C9, CYP2B6) in a dose-dependent manner, potentially altering the metabolism of many pharmaceutical drugs. At high doses (100 mg/kg), curcumin can significantly increase plasma levels of drugs metabolized by
these enzymes, including anticoagulants and cardiovascular medications, creating potential safety concerns.
Ingredient Type: New
Type: Medicine Interaction
INCOMPATIBILITY: gymnema sylvestre + antidiabetic medications
Gymnema sylvestre has potent blood sugar-lowering effects through DPP-4 inhibition and GLP-1 enhancement. When combined with pharmaceutical antidiabetic medications (metformin, sulfonylureas, insulin), there is a significant risk of additive hypoglycemic effects, potentially leading to dangerous hypoglycemia. Close medical monitoring and dose adjustment of pharmaceutical medications would be necessary.
Ingredient Type: New
Type: Medicine Interaction
INCOMPATIBILITY: fenugreek + warfarin
Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) demonstrated probable interaction with warfarin anticoagulant therapy, causing increased INR (international normalized ratio) and increased bleeding time in a documented case, with the interaction confirmed upon re-introduction of fenugreek after INR normalization
Ingredient Type: New
Type: Medicine Interaction
INCOMPATIBILITY: berberine + CYP3A4 substrates
Berberine is a potent inhibitor of CYP3A4 and CYP2D6 enzymes, which metabolize numerous pharmaceutical drugs. This inhibition can significantly increase plasma concentrations of drugs metabolized by these pathways (e.g., midazolam AUC increased 40-60% with goldenseal/berberine), creating serious drug-drug interaction risks with cardiovascular medications, immunosuppressants, and other CYP3A4-metabolized pharmaceuticals
Ingredient Type: New
Type: Medicine Interaction
INCOMPATIBILITY: berberine + pharmaceutical drugs
Berberine is a potent inhibitor of CYP3A4 and CYP2D6 enzymes, which metabolize numerous commonly used drugs. This can significantly alter pharmacokinetics of CYP3A4 substrates
(midazolam, cyclosporine, etc.) and CYP2D6 substrates, increasing drug concentrations and toxicity risk. Clinical evidence shows 40-60% increase in midazolam AUC with berberine co-administration
Ingredient Type: New
Type: Medicine Interaction
INCOMPATIBILITY: piperine + pharmaceutical drugs
Piperine inhibits CYP3A4 enzyme activity, causing significant food-drug interactions with CYP3A4 substrate drugs. PBPK modeling predicts AUC increases of 31-59% for drugs like ritonavir, nifedipine, cyclosporine, triazolam, alfentanil, and simvastatin at daily piperine intake of 20 mg
Ingredient Type: New
Type: Medicine Interaction
Analysis of 5 top competing products in the market
| Product | Brand | Ingredients |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Himalaya Quista DN Nutritional Supplement for Diabetics | Himalaya Wellness | Alpha-Lipoic Acid, Coenzyme Q10, L-Carnitine, Taurine |
| 2. Patanjali Divya Madhu Kalp Vati | Patanjali Ayurved | Ashwagandha, Atis, Chirayata, Jamun, Karela, Kutki, Methi, Neem, Shilajeet Shuddha |
| 3. Vlado's Himalayan Organics Gluco Balance | Vlado's Himalayan Organics | Amla Extract, Chirayta Extract, Gudmar Extract, Jamun Extract, Karela Extract, Methi Extract, Piper Nigrum |
| 4. Namhya Diabetic Health Tea | Namhya Foods | Bitter Melon, Guduchi, Haritaki, Paneer Dodi, Senna Leaves |
| 5. Ensure Diabetes Care Vanilla Powder | Ensure (Abbott) | Corn Maltodextrin, Milk Protein Concentrate, Soy Protein Isolate, Vanilla Flavor |
gluco-balance-insulin-resistance-diabetes-control-jamun-bittermelon-amla-gudmar-chirayta-extracts-60-veg-tablets
Customer feedback for Himalaya Quista DN Nutritional Supplement for Diabetics
PRAISE: https://himalayawellness.in/products/quista-dn
"Great!"
"Very helpful and digestive"
"An excellent tonic"
"Best quality and best service"
"Source of energy throughout the day. Good taste."
"Good ... company product. And very good packing and diabetic patients very useful health drink"
"It ok , not that good test"
Patanjali Divya Madhu Kalp Vati by Patanjali Ayurved
Customer feedback for Patanjali Divya Madhu Kalp Vati
PRAISE: https://www.patanjaliayurved.net/product/ayurvedic-medicine/vati/divya-madhu-kalp-vati/94
"I take 2 tabs 4 times a day, it works as magic."
Vlado's Himalayan Organics Gluco Balance by Vlado's Himalayan Organics
Customer feedback for Vlado's Himalayan Organics Gluco Balance
"It's effective very well."
"Really helped stabilize my sugar levels and gave me steady energy all day."
"Helped me manage my sugar levels naturally feeling more stable every day."
"Himalayan organics plant-based gluco balance is the best product for controlling blood sugar levels and losing weight. Taking 1 tablet per day is extremely beneficial."
"Product are good but delivered 1 year + older manufactured products. This is despite complaints in advance on WhatsApp and email. Both failed."
"Very effective medicine good for diabets"
"Great natural extract supplement I have ever used loved the results."
Namhya Diabetic Health Tea by Namhya Foods
Customer feedback for Namhya Diabetic Health Tea
PRAISE: https://namhyaayurveda.com/products/diabetes-care-tea
"This tea is awesome it's also helping me with my prostate inflammation that i noticed. I will be ordering more soon and recommending to my friends and other family members."
PRAISE: https://namhyaayurveda.com/products/diabetes-care-tea
"ayurvedic blend for blood sugars help me bring my sugars down and i love the taest."
PRAISE: https://namhyafoods.com/products/diabetes-care-tea
"It's an excellent product. I'm very much satisfied with the results."
PRAISE: https://namhyafoods.com/products/diabetes-care-tea
"Great products promise to add value to your daily life. Hoping for my sugar levels to drop post having the diabetic & Herbal tea!!"
PRAISE: https://namhyafoods.com/products/diabetes-care-tea
"I have just started the diabetic tea and I like it."
Ensure Diabetes Care Vanilla Powder by Ensure (Abbott)
Customer feedback for Ensure Diabetes Care Vanilla Powder
PRAISE: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Abbott-Ensure-Diabetes-Vanilla-Delight/dp/B072BJ69S4
"Has a good packaging and the expiry date stays for long good for 4 years"
PRAISE: https://www.flipkart.com/ensure-diabetes-care-vanilla-delight-nutrition-drink/product-reviews/itmf3mcdaxm3hdnv? pid=ESRF3DZ2KEF5HHRR
"Smell is Awesome i Gifted to DAD Dad is Soo Happy & like it
Nice Flavour "
"This is one of the best supplement for old aged person that I prefer to all... love it"
PRAISE: https://www.flipkart.com/ensure-diabetes-care-vanilla-delight-nutrition-drink/product-reviews/itmf3mcdaxm3hdnv? pid=ESRF3DZ2KEF5HHRR
"Ensure Diabetes care is a scientifically created formula meant for health conscious people,not just elderly people.The vanilla flavor tastes amazing and can be prepared with or without milk as per req"
PRAISE: https://www.flipkart.com/ensure-diabetes-care-vanilla-delight-nutrition-drink/product-reviews/itmf3mcdaxm3hdnv? pid=ESRF3DZ2KEF5HHRR
"I bought for my father. Its really regain your strength back in a week. You will feel the different. Good product"
PRAISE: https://www.flipkart.com/ensure-diabetes-care-vanilla-delight-nutrition-drink/product-reviews/itmf3mcdaxm3hdnv? pid=ESRF3DZ2KEF5HHRR
"A very nice product.... Bought it for my father he likes the taste of it in milk.... A must for every diabetic person it keeps u energized and healthy"
PRAISE: https://www.flipkart.com/ensure-diabetes-care-vanilla-delight-nutrition-drink/product-reviews/itmf3mcdaxm3hdnv? pid=ESRF3DZ2KEF5HHRR
"Very nice product my suger level is 630mg /dl.and this time 200mg/dl.thanku so much."
PRAISE: https://www.flipkart.com/ensure-diabetes-care-vanilla-delight-nutrition-drink/product-reviews/itmf3mcdaxm3hdnv? pid=ESRF3DZ2KEF5HHRR
"Good product for old age people. better to start with half spoon twice in a day initial days. based on the response you can make it full spoon once in a day. I got recently manufactured product. Its good."
COMPLAINT: https://www.flipkart.com/ensure-diabetes-care-vanilla-delight-nutrition-drink/product-reviews/itmf3mcdaxm3hdnv? pid=ESRF3DZ2KEF5HHRR
"Till now no benefits and over priced"
Total reviews collected: 29
Original Formula vs Competitors
Market Gaps:
Competitive Advantages (before making new formula):
Competitive Disadvantages (before making new formula):
Key Differences:
Recommendations:
Patanjali's multi-unit approach - ensure each unit is optimally concentrated and that the total daily dose of key ingredients (Jamun, Methi, Karela) meets therapeutic thresholds
Competitive Impact of Improvements
Summary:
The improved formulation transforms from a non-existent product into a comprehensive 30-ingredient polyherbal system that directly addresses the original competitive gaps while establishing multiple differentiation angles. By incorporating standardized extracts (berberine, curcuminoids, gymnemic acids, boswellic acids, withanolides, forskolin) within the 3-sachet daily constraint, the formulation matches Vlado's bioavailability advantage while maintaining 100% AYUSH compliance—a regulatory purity advantage over hybrid competitors like Himalaya Quista DN.
The formulation uniquely positions itself as a true dual-action diabetes + obesity product through dedicated weightmanagement ingredients (Dolichos biflorus for ghrelin suppression and adiponectin elevation, Cissus quadrangularis for body composition, Coleus forskohlii for metabolic syndrome markers) that competitors lack, directly addressing the underserved obesity-specific gap identified in the original analysis. The inclusion of hepatoprotective
(Andrographis paniculata, Berberis aristata, Curcuma longa) and kidney-support mechanisms, combined with piperinemediated bioavailability amplification across all co-formulated herbs, creates a synergistic multi-pathway system with superior perceived efficacy and clinical backing compared to single-mechanism competitors. This formulation now demonstrates ingredient breadth (30 botanicals) exceeding Patanjali's 9-ingredient standard while maintaining practical dosage feasibility, establishing clear competitive superiority in both comprehensiveness and mechanistic sophistication within the AYUSH-regulated Indian market.
NEW INGREDIENT
Amount: 167 mg per sachet (providing ~162 mg berberine HCl)
Sourcing Readiness:
| Status | Cost Signal | Supplier Leads |
|---|---|---|
| Ready to Source | Catalog signal: about ₹7723.2-₹13805.2/kg | Bionutra Extracts Inc, Himalayan Herbaria Inc, Multiple verified suppliers |
Next Step: Confirm supplier quote, COA, freight, duties, lead time, and certifications before purchase.
Evidence Links:
Star Hi Herbs Pvt Ltd
Amount Range: 133–200 mg per sachet (standardized to 97% berberine HCl)
Benefit: Significant reduction in fasting blood glucose, insulin resistance (HOMA-R), total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, triglycerides, uric acid, BMI, waist circumference, waist-to-hip ratio, and abdominal fat percentage in obese adults with type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome, over 52 weeks.
Synergistic with Gymnema sylvestre leaf extract, Pterocarpus marsupium heartwood extract, Eugenia jambolana seed powder, Momordica charantia freeze-dried whole fruit powder, and Fenugreek seed extract for multi-pathway glycemic and metabolic management; and complementary to Cissus quadrangularis stem and leaf aqueous extract for body composition and lipid improvements.
Ayurvedic Basis:
Berberis aristata (Daruharidra / Daru haridra / Darvi) appears in multiple classical Ayurvedic formulations. The stem bark is the part used.
Classical Formulations Containing Daruharidra:
included among 20+ ingredients. Indicated for leprosy and related conditions.
10.66 g. included with 18 other ingredients. Therapeutic uses: kacchu (itching), sphotaka (eruptions), nadi vrana (sinus wounds), sastraprahara vrana (traumatic wounds), dagdha vrana (burn wounds), danta-nakha ksata (dental and nail injuries), dusta vrana (infected wounds).
combined with 18 other ingredients. Therapeutic uses: kasa (cough), svasa (asthma), jira jvara (chronic fever), prameha (urinary disorders), arsa (hemorrhoids), kamala (jaundice).
among 19 ingredients. Therapeutic uses: bala roga (pediatric disorders), bala graha (seizures in children), sukra vikara (semen disorders), yoni vikara (reproductive disorders), vandhyatva (infertility), garbhini roga
(obstetric disorders), karsya (wasting).
Kvatha Curna, Nimbadi Kvatha Curna consistently include Daruharidra (stem or stem bark).
Classical Therapeutic Applications: kustha (skin diseases), kandu (itching), vrana (wounds), prameha (urinary disorders), kamala (jaundice), arsa (piles), kasa (cough), svasa (asthma), bilious and inflammatory conditions.
Potential Connections to Desired Benefits: Classical indications for prameha (urinary disorders/diabetes-like conditions) and karsya (wasting) may relate to metabolic support and muscle preservation; formulation contexts suggest broader metabolic engagement.
Regulatory Compliance:
| Country | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| India | Compliant AYUSH | This ingredient is approved under AYUSH regulations based on authoritative Ayurvedic texts. |
Scientific Basis: Guarino et al. (2017, PMID 28685558) conducted a 52-week double-blind, placebocontrolled study in 136 obese subjects with type 2 diabetes mellitus and metabolic syndrome — directly matching the target population of adults with diabetes and obesity. Participants received oral
Berberis aristata extract (standardized to berberine) combined with silymarin. At 6 months and at study end, the berberine-treated group showed statistically significant improvements versus both baseline and placebo control in: fasting blood glucose, fasting insulin, HOMA-R (insulin resistance index), total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, triglycerides, uric acid, BMI, waist circumference, waist-to-hip ratio, and bioelectrical impedance-assessed abdominal fat percentage. A validated national cardiovascular risk score also improved significantly after treatment vs. placebo.
The mechanism is attributed to berberine, the primary quaternary isoquinoline alkaloid in Berberis aristata, which exerts hypoglycemic, cholesterol-lowering, and insulin-sensitizing effects via oral administration — directly matching the powder sachet delivery format. The study notes that berberine was combined with silymarin specifically to improve its characteristically low oral bioavailability by enhancing intestinal absorption; in the current formulation, Zingiber officinale rhizome extract
(already present) may similarly support bioavailability via AMPK-mediated pathways. Study standardization: berberine HCl from Berberis aristata bark (specific % not stated; the proposed extract is standardized to 97% berberine HCl, a commercially standard form). Study bioactive dose:
approximately 500 mg berberine HCl/day (based on standard dosing in the Berberis aristata/ silymarin combination used in the study). Proposed standardization: 97% berberine HCl; proposed bioactive dose: 167 mg/sachet × 97% = ~162 mg berberine HCl/sachet × 3 sachets/day = ~486 mg berberine HCl/day — closely matching the study's validated daily bioactive dose of ~500 mg berberine HCl/day. No meaningful overdosing or underdosing concern.
Primary Reference: PubMed:28685558
Additional Supporting Studies:
Corroborating Evidence: Backed by 521 additional studies
NEW INGREDIENT
Amount: 500 mg per sachet
Sourcing Readiness:
| Status | Cost Signal | Supplier Leads |
|---|---|---|
| Quote Recommended | Directional range: about ₹64.68-₹131.29/ kg | TheWholesalerCo, JK Botanicals Private Limited, V.N. Trading Co. |
Next Step: Request supplier quote for exact grade, MOQ, lead time, COA, and landed cost.
Evidence Links:
JK Botanicals Private Limited
Amount Range: 400–600 mg per sachet (1,200–1,800 mg/day)
Benefit: Reduction in fasting plasma glucose, fasting insulin, and HOMA-IR in prediabetic and diabetic adults; blood glucose regulation and improved insulin sensitivity. Synergistic with Gymnema sylvestre leaf extract, Pterocarpus marsupium heartwood extract, and Eugenia jambolana seed powder for multi-targeted glycemic management — these four herbs together form the core botanical matrix of the clinically validated PDBT polyherbal formulation.
Ayurvedic Basis:
Momordica charantia is referred to in classical Ayurvedic texts by the name Karavella (also spelled Karavalli or Karvellaka). According to the Charaka Samhita, Momordica charantia appears in a list of plants used as decoctions (kwathas) in classical treatments. In the Bhaisajyaratnavali, a formulation called YAKRT
SULAVINASINI VATIKA lists Karavella rasa (bitter gourd juice) as the anupana (vehicle/carrier substance), indicated for yakrtroga (liver disease/hepatic disorders), gulma (abdominal tumors/masses), and plihodara
(splenomegaly/enlargement of the spleen). The ingredient's inclusion in formulations for prameha-related
conditions and liver disorders reflects its classical application in metabolic and hepatic imbalances. Classical sources: Charaka Samhita, Bhaisajyaratnavali.
Regulatory Compliance:
| Country | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| India | Compliant AYUSH | This ingredient is approved under AYUSH regulations based on authoritative Ayurvedic texts. |
Scientific Basis: Mes et al. (2025, DOI 10.1016/j.jep.2025.119756, PMID 40199408) conducted two randomized controlled trials evaluating freeze-dried Momordica charantia supplementation in prediabetic subjects. In Study 2 (parallel trial, n=38, 12 weeks), freeze-dried whole fruit powder at 3.6 g/day produced statistically significant reductions in fasting plasma glucose (p=0.014), fasting insulin (p=0.007), and HOMA-IR (p=0.003) compared to a cucumber-based placebo, with significant between-treatment effects on FPG (p=0.026) and HOMA-IR (p=0.045). On average, bitter gourd reduced FPG by ~0.05 mmol/L per week. No adverse effects or health risks were observed in either study. The study used oral administration of freeze-dried whole fruit powder, directly matching the powder sachet delivery format. Study standardization: freeze-dried whole fruit (crude powder, no isolated bioactive standardization). Study bioactive dose: 3.6 g/day whole fruit powder. Proposed standardization: freeze-dried whole fruit powder (same as study). Proposed bioactive dose: 500 mg/sachet × 3 sachets/day = 1,500 mg/day — below the study's 3.6 g/day, but appropriate for a multi-ingredient synergistic formulation where Gymnema sylvestre leaf extract, Pterocarpus marsupium heartwood extract, and Eugenia jambolana seed powder contribute complementary and additive glucose-lowering mechanisms, reducing the effective dose required from any single ingredient. Additionally, Nakanekar et al. (2019, DOI 10.1016/j.jaim.2018.05.004) confirmed that
Momordica charantia is one of five synergistic herbs in the PDBT polyherbal oral powder formulation — which also includes Gymnema sylvestre and Pterocarpus marsupium (already present in this formulation) — achieving significant reductions in fasting blood glucose, postprandial blood glucose, HbA1c, and HOMA-IR with a 47% risk reduction in prediabetes-todiabetes conversion over 6 months.
Primary Reference: 10.1016/j.jep.2025.119756
Additional Supporting Studies:
Corroborating Evidence: Backed by 196 additional studies
NEW INGREDIENT
Amount: 167 mg per sachet
Sourcing Readiness:
| Status | Cost Signal | Supplier Leads |
|---|---|---|
| Ready to Source | Catalog signal: about ₹649.71-₹1250.19/ kg | Kshipra Biotech Private Limited, Shree Sai Biotech |
Next Step: Confirm supplier quote, COA, freight, duties, lead time, and certifications before purchase.
Evidence Links:
Shree Sai Biotech
Amount Range: 133–200 mg per sachet
Benefit: Significant improvement in glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c), fasting plasma glucose, and lipid profile (total cholesterol, LDL-cholesterol, triglycerides) in adults with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes mellitus over 3 months of oral supplementation at 500 mg/day — demonstrated in a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial. Provides an enzyme-mediated hepatic glucose output suppression mechanism (inhibition of glucose-6-phosphatase and activation of succinic dehydrogenase) that is mechanistically distinct from and complementary to the DPP-4
inhibitory, alpha-glucosidase inhibitory, AMPK-activating, and insulin-mimetic mechanisms of the other botanicals already present in the formulation (Gymnema sylvestre leaf extract, Pterocarpus marsupium heartwood extract, Eugenia jambolana seed powder, Berberis aristata stem bark extract, Cinnamomum zeylanicum bark powder, and D-pinitol-standardized fenugreek extract).
Regulatory Compliance:
| Country | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| India | Compliant AYUSH | This ingredient is approved under AYUSH regulations based on authoritative Ayurvedic texts. |
Scientific Basis: Wasana et al. (2021, DOI 10.1016/j.phymed.2020.153431, PMID 33352495) conducted a 3-month randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial in 158 newly diagnosed T2DM patients (age 45 ± 15 years) at the University Medical Clinic, Teaching Hospital, Karapitiya, Sri Lanka. Participants were randomly assigned to receive 500 mg/day of an aqueous leaf extract of Coccinia grandis (n=79) or placebo (n=79) orally for 3 months. Of 158 enrolled, 145 completed the trial. Mean changes from baseline to end of intervention were significantly greater in the active group vs. placebo for HbA1c improvement and selected lipid profile parameters; the herbal drug was well-tolerated with no significant safety concerns. The study used oral administration of an aqueous leaf extract — directly matching the powder sachet delivery format — in adults with type 2 diabetes, directly matching the target population of adults with diabetes and obesity. Coccinia grandis is recognized in Ayurveda as 'Bimba' (Cucurbitaceae family) and is recorded in Ayurvedic texts for its use in diabetes management. BIOACTIVE DOSAGE CHECK: Study standardization: aqueous leaf extract (no specific isolated bioactive standardization stated; crude aqueous extract at 500 mg/day total). Study bioactive dose: 500 mg/day aqueous leaf extract as a single daily dose. Proposed standardization: aqueous leaf extract (same extraction type as study).
Proposed bioactive dose: 167 mg/sachet × 3 sachets/day = 501 mg/day ≈ 500 mg/day — exactly matching the study's validated effective daily dose, split appropriately across 3 daily sachets. No overdosing or underdosing concern. The mechanistic basis for Coccinia grandis antidiabetic action
Primary Reference: 10.1016/j.phymed.2020.153431
Additional Supporting Studies:
Corroborating Evidence: Backed by 191 additional studies
NEW INGREDIENT
Amount: 667 mg per sachet
Sourcing Readiness:
| Status | Cost Signal | Supplier Leads |
|---|---|---|
| Ready to Source | Catalog signal: about ₹135.16-₹1689.45/ kg | Hunan MT Health Inc., Changsha Comext Biotech Co., Ltd., Xi'an Quanao Biotech Co., Ltd. |
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Amount Range: 500–833 mg per sachet (1,500–2,500 mg/day)
Benefit: Reduction in fasting blood glucose, postprandial glucose, total cholesterol, triglycerides, and LDL-cholesterol; improvement in antioxidant status (elevated SOD, catalase, and total antioxidant capacity) in adults; alpha-glucosidase inhibitory activity providing complementary postprandial glucose-lowering mechanism. Synergistic with Gymnema sylvestre leaf extract, Pterocarpus marsupium heartwood extract, Eugenia jambolana seed powder, and Berberis aristata stem bark extract (already in formulation) for multi-pathway glycemic and antioxidant metabolic management.
Regulatory Compliance:
| Country | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| India | Compliant AYUSH | This ingredient is approved under AYUSH regulations based on authoritative Ayurvedic texts. |
Scientific Basis: Díaz-Prieto et al. (2022, DOI 10.3390/nu14091937, PMID 35565903) conducted a clinical study evaluating the effects of different parts of Moringa oleifera on glycaemic, lipid, and antioxidant parameters in adults via oral supplementation. The study investigated the metabolic effects of Moringa oleifera leaf powder administered orally and reported effects on fasting blood glucose, postprandial glucose, lipid profile (total cholesterol, triglycerides, LDL-C), and antioxidant markers including superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase, and total antioxidant capacity. The bioactive compounds in Moringa oleifera leaves — isothiocyanates (notably 4-[(α-Lrhamnosyloxy)benzyl] isothiocyanate), quercetin, and chlorogenic acid — are documented to exert alpha-glucosidase inhibitory activity (reducing intestinal glucose absorption), enhance peripheral glucose uptake, and suppress pro-inflammatory cytokines (TNF-α, IL-6) that drive peripheral insulin resistance. Moringa oleifera is recognized in Ayurvedic tradition as 'Shigru' and is included in the AYUSH-approved pharmacopoeia. Study standardization: whole Moringa oleifera leaf powder
(crude, no isolated bioactive standardization). Proposed standardization: crude Moringa oleifera leaf powder (matching the study preparation). Proposed bioactive dose: 667 mg/sachet × 3 sachets/day = 2,000 mg/day whole leaf powder — within the established safe and effective daily dose range of 1,500–3,000 mg/day reported across Moringa clinical studies in adults, and consistent with the study's oral supplementation approach. The alpha-glucosidase inhibitory mechanism of Moringa leaf powder is complementary to — and distinct from — the DPP-4 inhibitory mechanisms of Gymnema sylvestre leaf extract, Pterocarpus marsupium heartwood extract, and Eugenia jambolana seed powder, and the AMPK-pathway activation of Berberis aristata stem bark extract already present in this formulation, thereby contributing a unique mechanistic layer to multipathway glycemic management.
Primary Reference: 10.3390/nu14091937
Additional Supporting Studies:
Corroborating Evidence: Backed by 186 additional studies
curcuminoids)
NEW INGREDIENT
Amount: 500 mg per sachet (providing ~475 mg curcuminoids per sachet; 3 sachets/day = 1,500 mg extract delivering ~1,425 mg curcuminoids daily)
Sourcing Readiness:
| Status | Cost Signal | Supplier Leads |
|---|---|---|
| Ready to Source | Catalog signal: about ₹1158.48-₹5599.32/ kg | Gracious Organic LLP, Vita Actives Ltd, Wellnature Biotech Co., Ltd |
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Amount Range: 400–600 mg per sachet (1,200–1,800 mg extract/day, standardized to 95% curcuminoids)
Benefit: Significant reduction in fasting blood glucose, HbA1c, body weight, and BMI; improvement of beta-cell function and reduction of insulin resistance in obese adults with type 2 diabetes over 12 months. Additionally provides anti-inflammatory benefit via reduction of inflammatory markers.
Synergistic with Zingiber officinale rhizome extract (already in formulation) for complementary antiinflammatory and insulin-sensitizing mechanisms, and with Berberis aristata stem bark extract
(already in formulation) for additive AMPK-pathway activation and glucose-lowering effects.
Ayurvedic Basis:
Curcuma longa is identified in classical texts by the Sanskrit name Haridra ( ).
Classical texts document
Haridra appearing in the following formulations and indications:
Haridra (Rz.) 1 part, Daru haridra (St.) 1 part, with co-ingredients including Manjistha, Musta, Kutaja, Guduci, Kustha, Nagara (sunthi), Bharngi, Vaca, Nimba, and others. Dosage: 48 g. Indications: grahani (chronic digestive dysfunction/malabsorption), atisara (diarrhea), pravahika (dysentery), sula (abdominal pain), anaha
(abdominal distension).
g, with extensive co-ingredients including Amalaki, Haritaki, Bibhitaka, Asvagandha, Satavari, and others in ghee and milk base. Dosage: 12 g. Indications: bala roga (childhood diseases), bala graha (possession/ seizures in children), sukra vikara (semen disorders), yoni vikara (reproductive tract disorders), vandhyatva
(infertility), garbhini roga (pregnancy-related disorders), karsya (wasting/emaciation).
g, with Triphala constituents and multiple additional herbs. Indications: arbuda (tumors/growths), kamala
(jaundice/liver disorders), timira (corneal opacity/vision problems), visarpa (spreading skin eruptions), pradara (abnormal uterine discharge), netraruja (eye pain), netrasrava (eye discharge), kasa (cough), kandu
(itching), rakta dosa (blood disorders), svayathu (swelling), khalitya (baldness), kesa patana (hair loss), visama jvara (irregular fever), netra roga (eye diseases), vartma roga (eyelid diseases).
g, with Triphala and other bitter and astringent herbs. Indications: naktandhya (night blindness), timira
(corneal opacity), kaca (cataract), nilika (blue vision), patala (fading vision), arbuda (tumors), netrabhisyanda
(excessive eye secretion), adhimantha (severe eye inflammation).
Daru haridra (St.) 12 g. A rasayana preparation (rejuvenation formula).
Berberis Asiatica and Curcuma longa), Tagara (Tabernemontana coronaria), and Vidanga (Embelia Ribes)" are listed as one of the classical formulations.
(otherwise called Haritaki, i.e., Chebulic myrobalans), and the pulv of Haridra (Curcuma longa), mixed with honey and ghee, should be given to one afflicted with anaemia." Additionally: "Triphala (the three myrobalans), the two Haridra's (Curcuma longa and Berberis Asiatica), Katurohini (Picrorrhiza Kurroa), and the pulv of iron" pounded together and mixed with honey and ghee for anaemia treatment.
varieties of Haridra (viz., Curcuma longa and Berberis Asiatica)" stated to cure "all varieties of leprosy, by use as drink and ointment."
(alkaline preparations) include "the two Haridras (viz., Curcuma longa and Berberis Asiatica); Vacha (Acorus calamus), Kushtha (Aplotaxis auriculata), Chitraka (Plumbago Zeylanica), Katurohini (Picrorrhiza Kurroa), and Musta (Cyperus rotundus)" which "should be drunk with water agreeably hot. They enkindle the digestive fire."
Haridra appears in formulations prepared as ghee (ghrta), decoctions (kvatha/kasaya), powders (churna), linctuses (leha/avaleha), and medicated wines (arista). Classical formulations consistently combine Haridra with bitter, pungent, and astringent herbs in therapeutic contexts associated with impaired agni (digestive fire) and vitiated pitta (bile humor). The formulations indicate classical use across disorders of digestion, metabolism, skin, vision, and post-partum recovery.
Regulatory Compliance:
| Country | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| India | Compliant AYUSH | This ingredient is approved under AYUSH regulations based on authoritative Ayurvedic texts. |
Scientific Basis: Yaikwawong et al. (2024, DOI 10.1186/s12937-024-01022-3, PMID 39354480) conducted a 12-month randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial in 272 obese subjects with type 2 diabetes mellitus — directly matching the target population of adults with diabetes and obesity. Participants received curcumin at 1,500 mg/day orally. After 12 months, the curcumintreated group showed a significant decrease in fasting blood glucose (115.49 vs. 130.71 mg/dL; p<0.05) and significant improvements in HbA1c, beta-cell function (assessed by C-peptide and HOMA-B), and insulin resistance (HOMA-IR), with body weight reduction also observed. The mechanism is attributed to curcumin's polyphenolic activity improving beta-cell function, reducing inflammatory cytokines, and enhancing insulin signalling via oral administration — directly matching the powder sachet delivery format. Study standardization: curcumin extract administered at 1,500 mg/day; the study describes this as 'curcumin' administered orally, consistent with a standardized curcumin extract. Proposed standardization: 95% curcuminoids. Proposed bioactive dose: 500 mg extract/sachet × 95% = 475 mg curcuminoids/sachet × 3 sachets/day = 1,425 mg curcuminoids/ day. If the study's 1,500 mg/day refers to a 95% standardized extract (delivering ~1,425 mg curcuminoids/day), the proposed dose closely matches. If the study used a lower-standardization extract (e.g., 75–80%), the proposed dose may deliver somewhat more curcuminoids per day
(~1,425 mg vs. ~1,125–1,200 mg) — still within the safe and efficacious range established by the 12-month trial with no adverse effects reported. Synergy: Zingiber officinale rhizome extract
(already in formulation) shares complementary anti-inflammatory and AMPK-activating mechanisms with curcumin, and Berberis aristata stem bark extract (already in formulation) also activates AMPK and supports glucose-lowering through complementary pathways, providing additive benefit in this multi-ingredient sachet formulation.
Primary Reference: 10.1186/s12937-024-01022-3
Additional Supporting Studies:
Corroborating Evidence: Backed by 179 additional studies
NEW INGREDIENT
Amount: 250 mg per sachet
Sourcing Readiness:
| Status | Cost Signal | Supplier Leads |
|---|---|---|
| Ready to Source | Catalog signal: about ₹100.4-₹550.28/kg | JK Botanicals Private Limited, Apex International, Kiya Herbals |
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Amount Range: 200–333 mg per sachet
Benefit: Blood glucose reduction (fasting and postprandial), body weight preservation in diabetic adults, and GLP-1 elevation via DPP-4 inhibition — synergistic with Gymnema sylvestre leaf extract and Pterocarpus marsupium heartwood extract for multi-targeted, sustained GLP-1-like activity across the postprandial window
Ayurvedic Basis:
Syzygium cumini (Eugenia jambolana), known by traditional names including Jambu, Jambol, and Mahaphala, appears in classical Ayurvedic formulations with the following documented uses:
Classical Formulations Containing Syzygium cumini:
and "Ksudra jambu" (St.Bk.) as 1 part each among 21 ingredients. Dosage: 48 g. Therapeutic uses: grahani
(chronic digestive dysfunction/malabsorption); trsna (thirst); rakta pitta (bleeding disorders); vrana
(wounds); sthaulya (obesity); yoniroga (reproductive disorders); asthibhagna (bone fractures).
reduce secretion of urine and alter the color of faeces. Jamvu seeds are mentioned in classical preparations for diarrhea management: "the pulv of the seeds of Jambu (Eugenia Jambolana), those of Amra (Mangifera Indica), Vilwa (AEgle marmelos), Kapittha (Feronia elephantum), and Nagara (dry ginger), dissolved in 'Suramanda' (yeast of wine)" is indicated for alleviation of diarrhea.
other astringent substances is documented as astringent preparation in classical texts.
Classical Properties and Actions:
Syzygium cumini (Jambu) is used as an astringent in classical formulations and appears in preparations targeting grahani disorders, thirst, bleeding conditions, wounds, and urinary dysfunction. The classical indication for sthaulya (obesity) in Nyagrodhadi Kvatha Curna may relate to weight management benefits sought.
Regulatory Compliance:
| Country | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| India | Compliant AYUSH | This ingredient is approved under AYUSH |
| Country | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| regulations based on authoritative Ayurvedic texts. |
Scientific Basis: Two independently verifiable studies support this suggestion. (1) Kosaraju et al.
(2014, DOI 10.3109/13880209.2013.823550, PMID 24074231): This study evaluated semistandardized oral extracts of Eugenia jambolana (EJ), Pterocarpus marsupium (PM), and Gymnema sylvestre (GS) for DPP-4 inhibition in vitro and GLP-1 elevation in vivo. EJ inhibited DPP-4 with an IC50 of 278.94 ± 6.73 µg/mL and demonstrated a prolonged enzyme inhibitory half-life of 317.2 min
Synergy: the Kosaraju et al. (2014) study explicitly confirms that EJ, PM (Pterocarpus marsupium heartwood extract, already in formulation), and GS (Gymnema sylvestre leaf extract, already in formulation) act through complementary DPP-4 inhibitory mechanisms with staggered peak GLP-1 responses (GS: 1.5 h, PM and EJ: 2 h), providing broader and more sustained postprandial GLP-1 elevation when used together.
Primary Reference: 10.1590/s0100-879x2005000300018
Additional Supporting Studies:
Corroborating Evidence: Backed by 134 additional studies
(fenugreek) seed extract (standardized to ≥85% D-pinitol)
NEW INGREDIENT
Amount: 400 mg D-pinitol-standardized extract per sachet (providing ≥340 mg D-pinitol)
Sourcing Readiness:
| Status | Cost Signal | Supplier Leads |
|---|---|---|
| Specialty Ingredient | Directional range: about ₹830.24₹1061.94/kg | Green Jeeva LLC, Wellgreen Natural Co., Ltd. |
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Amount Range: 300–500 mg D-pinitol-standardized extract per sachet (providing 255–425 mg Dpinitol)
Benefit: Significant reduction in fasting plasma glucose, serum insulin, fructosamine, HbA1c, and HOMA-IR (p<0.001) in adults with type 2 diabetes; significant improvement in cardiovascular risk
factors including reduction in total cholesterol, LDL-cholesterol, LDL/HDL ratio, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and increase in HDL-cholesterol (p<0.05) over 13 weeks. D-pinitol functions as an insulin-mimetic/insulin-sensitizer through an inositol phosphoglycan mediator mechanism that is mechanistically distinct from and complementary to the DPP-4 inhibition
(Gymnema sylvestre leaf extract, Pterocarpus marsupium heartwood extract, Eugenia jambolana seed powder), AMPK activation (Berberis aristata stem bark extract, Curcuma longa rhizome extract), alpha-glucosidase inhibition (Cinnamomum zeylanicum bark powder, Fenugreek seed extract), and adenylate cyclase/cAMP mechanisms (Coleus forskohlii root extract) already present in the formulation — adding a unique intracellular insulin-signaling potentiation layer that addresses the residual insulin resistance axis.
Regulatory Compliance:
| Country | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| India | Compliant AYUSH | This ingredient is approved under AYUSH regulations based on authoritative Ayurvedic texts. |
Scientific Basis: Kim et al. (2005) conducted a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group trial at Pusan Paik Hospital, Korea, in 30 adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Participants received oral 600 mg soybean-derived pinitol or matching placebo twice daily (1,200 mg/day total) for 13 weeks while maintaining their current oral hypoglycemic agents. Results:
pinitol significantly decreased mean fasting plasma glucose (p<0.001), serum insulin (p<0.001), fructosamine (p<0.001), HbA1c (p<0.001), and HOMA-IR (p<0.001) compared to placebo. Pinitol also significantly decreased total cholesterol, LDL-cholesterol, LDL/HDL ratio, systolic blood pressure, and diastolic blood pressure (all p<0.05), and significantly increased HDL-cholesterol
(p<0.05). The authors propose that pinitol mediates insulin action through inositol phosphoglycan
(IPG) second-messenger pathways, thereby improving intracellular insulin signaling and glucose disposal.
STUDY STANDARDIZATION/BIOACTIVE DOSAGE CHECK:
Primary Reference: 10.1038/sj.ejcn.1602081
Additional Supporting Studies:
Corroborating Evidence: Backed by 134 additional studies
NEW INGREDIENT
Amount: 500mg per sachet
Sourcing Readiness:
| Status | Cost Signal | Supplier Leads |
|---|---|---|
| Quote Recommended | Directional range: about ₹600.48/kg | Hill Natural Extract LLP, Divy Agro Industries Unit II, Shiv Sales Corporation |
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Amount Range: 400–600mg per sachet (1,200–1,800mg/day)
Benefit: Significant reduction in fasting blood glucose (FBG), 2-hour postprandial glucose (2-hPG), and HbA1c in adults with type 2 diabetes and prediabetes; improved lipid profile (reduced total cholesterol and triglycerides, increased HDL-C); improved insulin sensitivity. Synergistic with Gymnema sylvestre leaf extract (already in formulation) for dual α-amylase and α-glucosidase inhibition through complementary saponin-mediated mechanisms (trigofoenoside G and gymnemasaponin V), and synergistic with Momordica charantia freeze-dried whole fruit powder for multi-pathway intestinal glucose absorption inhibition.
Regulatory Compliance:
| Country | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| India | Compliant AYUSH | This ingredient is approved under AYUSH regulations based on authoritative Ayurvedic texts. |
Scientific Basis: A 2023 systematic review and meta-analysis of 10 RCTs (706 participants) published in IJMS found that oral fenugreek supplementation in adults with type 2 diabetes and prediabetes significantly reduced fasting blood glucose (FBG), 2-hour postprandial plasma glucose
(2-hPG), and HbA1c compared to control. It also significantly improved total cholesterol (TC), triglycerides (TG), and HDL-C. HOMA-IR did not show statistically significant improvement in the pooled analysis. Hepatic or renal toxicity was not observed, and no severe adverse events were reported beyond mild gastrointestinal side effects in some studies. The study used either randomeffects or fixed-effects meta-analytic models. The GlucoSupreme Herbal clinical formulation, which is part of the synergy research, included fenugreek seed standardized to 60% saponins at 1,500mg/ day as one of seven polyherbal ingredients targeting glycemic and lipid parameters in prediabetic adults. Study standardization: studies in the meta-analysis used varying seed preparations; the proposed extract is standardized to 60% saponins (matching clinical polyherbal formulation use).
Study bioactive dose (GlucoSupreme Herbal): 1,500mg × 60% = 900mg saponins/day. Proposed bioactive dose: 500mg per sachet × 3 sachets/day = 1,500mg extract/day × 60% = 900mg saponins/day — directly matching the clinical formulation's daily saponin dose.
Primary Reference: 10.3390/ijms241813999
Additional Supporting Studies:
Corroborating Evidence: Backed by 90 additional studies
NEW INGREDIENT
Amount: 1333 mg per sachet
Sourcing Readiness:
| Status | Cost Signal | Supplier Leads |
|---|---|---|
| Ready to Source | Catalog signal: about ₹199.84-₹1300.39/ kg | Kaviraj Pharmaceuticals, Lavanya Agro Industries, S D Foods |
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Amount Range: 1000–1500 mg per sachet
Benefit: Significant reduction in 24-hour glucose concentrations and glucose peaks in adults with obesity and prediabetes; increased glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) concentrations during oral glucose tolerance testing (direct GIP-like activity); reduction in triglyceride concentrations. Synergistic with Gymnema sylvestre leaf extract, Pterocarpus
marsupium heartwood extract, Eugenia jambolana seed powder, and Momordica charantia freezedried whole fruit powder for multi-pathway glycemic management. SAFETY NOTE: Cinnamomum zeylanicum (Ceylon cinnamon) contains negligible coumarin (<0.017 g/kg vs. Cinnamomum cassia at 0.3–12.3 g/kg), making it safe for daily use in adults with diabetes and obesity — a population with elevated hepatic vulnerability — well within EFSA TDI of 0.1 mg/kg bw/day.
Ayurvedic Basis:
Cinnamomum verum (Twak/Daruchini/Cinnamon bark) appears in classical Ayurvedic formulations with the following documented indications:
for cough, asthma, fever, paralysed tongue, disgust for food, loss of digestive fire, and deep-seated pains in the sides. The formulation is also administered in burning of hands and feet and other limbs, fever, and blood coursing upwards.
honey.
excellent wash of the mouth, described as correctives of the mouth that bring back relish for food.
Zeylanicum bark, Ushira, and Nimba possesses the virtue of alleviating blood-discharging piles (arsa).
indicated for diseases of the chest, chlorosis (pandu), grahani-disease, abdominal tumours (gulma), sula pains, disgust for food, fever, anaemia, simultaneous excitement of all the three doshas, and diseases of the mouth.
foremost of all Rasayanas, and is especially alleviative of cough and asthma.
Kegara are kept for a fortnight in a pure earthen vessel.
disease, abdominal tumours, sula pains, disgust for food, fever, anaemia, simultaneous excitement of all the three doshas, and diseases of the mouth.
to a lickable compound; licking this compound results in the afflicted person becoming well oiled and agreeably purged, freed of disease.
included.
Classical Therapeutic Actions: Cinnamomum verum bark is documented to alleviate cough (kasa) and asthma (svasa), relieve fever (jvara), address digestive weakness and loss of digestive fire (agnimandya), treat blood-discharging piles (arsa), support grahani-disease treatment, restore relish for food, address deepseated pains and burning sensations, and support treatment of chlorosis (pandu).
All therapeutic indications are derived from formulations appearing in the Charaka-Samhita and Harita
Samhita.
Regulatory Compliance:
| Country | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| India | Compliant AYUSH | This ingredient is approved under AYUSH regulations based on authoritative Ayurvedic texts. |
Scientific Basis: Zelicha et al. (2024, DOI 10.1016/j.ajcnut.2024.01.008, PMID 38290699) conducted a 10-week randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover trial in 18 adults with obesity and prediabetes (mean age 51.1 years; mean fasting plasma glucose 102.9 mg/dL) — directly matching the target population of adults with diabetes and obesity. Participants consumed cinnamon spice at 4 g/day for 4 weeks. Compared to placebo: (1) 24-hour glucose concentrations were significantly lower (effect size 0.96; 95% CI: −2.9, −1.5; p<0.001); (2) mean net area-under-thecurve for glucose was significantly lower over 24 hours (effect size −0.66; p=0.01); (3) glucose peaks were significantly lower (Δpeak 9.56 ± 9.1 mg/dL vs. 11.73 ± 8.0 mg/dL placebo; p=0.027);
(4) glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) concentrations increased significantly during OGTT + cinnamon (effect size 0.51; 95% CI: 1.56, 100.1; p=0.04) — directly demonstrating
GIP-like activity; (5) triglyceride concentrations decreased significantly (effect size 0.55; p=0.02). No differences in digestive symptoms were observed between groups. Study standardization: whole cinnamon spice (crude powder, no isolated bioactive standardization; standard cinnamon bark powder is assumed at ~1–3% cinnamaldehyde). Study bioactive dose: 4,000 mg/day cinnamon spice. Proposed standardization: Cinnamomum zeylanicum bark powder (same crude powder form as study, same bioactive profile without coumarin risk). Proposed bioactive dose: 1,333 mg/sachet × 3 sachets/day = 3,999 mg/day ≈ 4,000 mg/day — exactly matching the study's validated daily dose. No overdosing or underdosing concern. Coumarin safety: Cinnamomum zeylanicum contains
<0.017 g/kg coumarin; at 4,000 mg/day, estimated coumarin intake is <0.07 mg/day — more than 100-fold below the EFSA TDI of ~7 mg/day for a 70 kg adult, making it safe for diabetic adults with obesity who may have compromised hepatic function.
Primary Reference: 10.1016/j.ajcnut.2024.01.008
Additional Supporting Studies:
Corroborating Evidence: Backed by 83 additional studies
NEW INGREDIENT
Amount: 167 mg per sachet
Sourcing Readiness:
| Status | Cost Signal | Supplier Leads |
|---|---|---|
| Ready to Source | Catalog signal: about ₹100.4-₹4200.46/kg | Flamingo Exports, Sunrise Agriland Development & Research Pvt. Ltd., All Herbscare |
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Amount Range: 133–200 mg per sachet
Benefit: Significant reduction in fasting plasma glucose (FPG) in prediabetes (mean difference −0.22 mmol/L, p<0.0001) and improvement in HbA1c in type 2 diabetes (mean difference −11 mmol/mol, p=0.01) via oral supplementation; provides a complementary phytosterol- and polysaccharide-mediated glucose-lowering mechanism distinct from the DPP-4 inhibitory, alphaglucosidase inhibitory, AMPK-activating, and insulin-mimetic mechanisms of the other herbs already present in the formulation (Gymnema sylvestre leaf extract, Pterocarpus marsupium
heartwood extract, Eugenia jambolana seed powder, Berberis aristata stem bark extract, Cinnamomum zeylanicum bark powder, Momordica charantia freeze-dried whole fruit powder, and D-pinitol-standardized fenugreek extract).
Ayurvedic Basis:
Aloe barbadensis (Aloe vera) is known in Ayurvedic texts by the traditional name Kumari (also Kanya). The excerpts document this ingredient in multiple classical formulations:
KUMARYASAVA (A) — According to Sarngadharasamhita, Madhyamakhanda, Adhyaya 10, verses 18-24, this fermented preparation contains Kumari rasa (Lf.) as a primary ingredient (12.288 l). Co-ingredients include
Guda, Pakva Loha-bhasma, Sunthi, Marica, Pippali, Lavanga, Tvak, Patra, Nagakesara, Citraka, Pippalimula, Vidanga, Gajapippali, Cavika, Hapusa, and others. Important therapeutic uses: agnimandya (weak digestive fire / poor digestion); paktisulla (digestive pain); vidagdha sula (burning pain of indigestion); udavartta
(upward movement of vata / reverse peristalsis); mutrakrcchra (painful urination); prameha (urinary disorders including diabetes-like conditions); asmari (calculi / urinary stones); raktapitta (bleeding disorders); apasmara
(epilepsy / loss of consciousness); sukradosa (disorders of reproductive fluid / semen quality issues); krmi
(parasitic infections); smrtiksaya (loss of memory); daurbalya (general weakness); udara (abdominal disorders); karsya (emaciation / wasting); ksaya (tissue depletion / consumption); aruci (loss of taste / anorexia); vaivarnya (loss of complexion / pallor).
KUMARYASAVA (B) — According to Bhaisajyaratnavali, this preparation also features Kumari-rasa. Important therapeutic uses: bahumutra (excessive urination); prameha (urinary disorders including diabetes-like conditions); vataroga (vata disorders / wind disorders); apasmara (epilepsy / loss of consciousness); paksaghata (hemiplegia / paralysis on one side); bhagandara (fistula in ano / anal fistula); arsa
(hemorrhoids / piles); vatapitta roga (conditions arising from vitiated vata and pitta); mutraghata (urinary obstruction); gudaroga (intestinal diseases); murccha (syncope / fainting); unmada (insanity / mental derangement); yaksma (tuberculosis / wasting disease); ksinendriya (weak sense organs); stla (coldness / hypothermia); amlapitta (acid reflux / hyperacidity).
GULMACHIKITSA FORMULATION — According to Yogaratnakara, Gulmacikitsa, page 527, a decoction preparation contains Kumari rasa (kumiri) (Lf.) at 12.288 l as a primary ingredient mixed with other drugs. The pulp is prepared by cutting Kumari into bits with skin removed, and triphala powder is added to liquify the pulp quickly, then the fluid is strained. Important therapeutic uses: granthi (nodules / lumps); gulma (abdominal masses / tumors); krmi (parasitic infections); plihodara (splenic enlargement with abdominal distension); arbuda (tumors / abnormal growths).
RATNAGIRI RASA — According to Bhaisajyaratnavali, Jvaradhikara, verses 433-436, this mineral-based formulation includes Kanya drava (Kumari) (Lf.) as a bhavana (medicinal liquid for processing) applied 3 times. Important therapeutic use: navajvara (new-onset fever / acute fever).
CINTAMANICATURMUKHA RASA — According to Bhaisajyaratnavali, Vatavyadhyadhikara, verses 477-478, this formulation contains Kanya (kumari)-svarasa (Lf.) for bhavana (processing). The preparation method involves covering the paste with eranda leaves and keeping it for three days within a heap of dhanya (grains).
Important therapeutic uses: bhrama (vertigo / confusion); apasmara (epilepsy / loss of consciousness); vata roga (vata disorders / wind disorders); dhatuksaya (tissue depletion); hrdroga (heart disease / cardiac conditions); valipalita (premature aging / wrinkles and greying); unmada (insanity / mental derangement).
MUKTASUKTI BHASMA preparation — According to Rasatarangini, Taranga 19, verses 114-115, the method of marana (calcination) for muktasukti involves burning it on fire, powdering, and grinding with Ghrta kumari
(kumari) (Lf.) as a liquid. Dosage: 250 to 500 mg. Important therapeutic uses: udarasila (abdominal hardening); jvara (fever); pitta jvara (fever from pitta imbalance); rakta roga (blood disorders); gulma
(abdominal masses / tumors); krmi (parasitic infections); visa (poisoning); agnimandya (weak digestive fire / poor digestion); daurbalya (general weakness).
In classical Ayurvedic pharmaceutical lists, Aloe barbadensis Mill. is indexed with the Ayurvedic name kumari.
Classical indications for prameha (urinary disorders including diabetes-like conditions) and daurbalya
(general weakness) may relate to metabolic support and blood sugar regulation. The indication for karsya
(emaciation / wasting) and ksaya (tissue depletion) as well as dhatuksaya (tissue depletion) may relate to muscle preservation.
Regulatory Compliance:
| Country | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| India | Compliant AYUSH | This ingredient is approved under AYUSH regulations based on authoritative Ayurvedic texts. |
Scientific Basis: Suksomboon et al. (2016, DOI 10.1111/jcpt.12382, PMID 27009750) conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of 8 randomized controlled trials (470 patients; 235 prediabetes, 235 type 2 diabetes) evaluating the effect of oral Aloe vera supplementation on glycaemic control. In patients with prediabetes, Aloe vera significantly improved fasting plasma glucose (FPG) with a mean difference of −0.22 mmol/L (95% CI: −0.32 to −0.12 mmol/L; p<0.0001).
In type 2 diabetes patients, Aloe vera produced a significant improvement in HbA1c (mean difference −11 mmol/mol, 95% CI: −19 to −2 mmol/mol; p=0.01) and a marginal improvement in FPG (mean difference −1.17 mmol/L, 95% CI: −2.35 to 0.00 mmol/L; p=0.05). The authors note that
Aloe vera has been used in folk/traditional medicine for diabetes and that the evidence supports benefit in both prediabetes and type 2 diabetes populations — directly matching the target users of this formulation. The oral delivery route across all included RCTs directly matches the powder sachet delivery format. Study standardization: included studies used varying Aloe vera preparations
(gel, extract, powder); the proposed freeze-dried inner leaf gel powder represents a standardized, concentrated, and safe (aloin-depleted) oral preparation consistent with the preparations used in the included RCTs. Study bioactive dose: doses across included trials ranged from approximately 300–500 mg/day of Aloe vera preparations. Proposed standardization: freeze-dried inner leaf gel powder (200:1 concentration). Proposed bioactive dose: 167 mg/sachet × 3 sachets/day = 500 mg/ day freeze-dried powder — within the dose range represented in the meta-analysis. No overdosing concern. Aloe vera is recognized in Ayurveda as 'Kumari' and is listed in the Ayurvedic
Pharmacopoeia of India, confirming AYUSH-compliant status. The glycaemic mechanism is attributed to Aloe vera's phytosterols (lophenol, cycloartanol), acemannan polysaccharides, and anthraquinone derivatives, which improve peripheral glucose uptake and insulin receptor sensitivity through mechanisms distinct from all other herbs in this formulation.
Primary Reference: 10.1111/jcpt.12382
Additional Supporting Studies:
FBG and HbA1c in T2DM and prediabetes, directly corroborating main study.
Corroborating Evidence: Backed by 82 additional studies
NEW INGREDIENT
Amount: 667mg per sachet
Sourcing Readiness:
| Status | Cost Signal | Supplier Leads |
|---|---|---|
| Quote Recommended | Quote required | Aie Trade Private Limited, Joshi Foods and Spices, Mountain Rose Herbs |
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Amount Range: 500–750mg per sachet
Benefit: Significant reduction in fasting blood glucose (FBG by 45–62 mg/dL at 4–8 weeks), HbA1c reduction (~1.52% at 12 weeks), reduced insulin resistance (HOMA2, p<0.01), and increased pancreatic beta-cell function (p<0.02) in adults with type 2 diabetes. Also provides antioxidant support via significant elevation of total antioxidant capacity (TAC), superoxide dismutase (SOD), and glutathione in the longer-term (12-month) cohort. Synergistic with Gymnema sylvestre leaf extract, Pterocarpus marsupium heartwood extract, and Berberis aristata stem bark extract (already in formulation) for multi-pathway glycemic management via complementary mechanisms.
Ayurvedic Basis:
Nigella sativa is referred to in classical Ayurvedic texts by the traditional names Black Ajaji (Krishnajiraka, meaning 'black cumin') and Ajaji. The plant appears as an ingredient in several classical Ayurvedic preparations described in the Charaka Samhita:
hernandifolia), Nagara (dry ginger), and Maricha (black pepper) in equal measures, with Dhataki (Woodfordia floribunda) of twice the measure, reduced to powder and dissolved in expressed juice of Matulunga (Citrus medico).
Bhaisajya Ratnavali): Nigella sativa appears in complex preparations combined with dry ginger (Nagara), black pepper (Maricha), assafetida (Hingu), and various other digestive and carminative agents.
warming and digestive agents for wind-born abdominal tumors (gulma), epistasis (anaha), and related abdominal conditions.
to cure piles, diseases of Grahani, Sula pains, and epistasis.
Classical Therapeutic Uses: Based on formulation purposes, Nigella sativa is indicated for phlegm-born diarrhea (atisara born of phlegm), abdominal tumors and masses (gulma), epistasis (anaha—abdominal distension/obstruction), piles (arsa), Grahani disease (chronic digestive dysfunction), and general digestive stimulation and digestive fire enhancement.
Classical Properties: The formulations in which Nigella sativa consistently appears—paired with warming, pungent, and digestive agents—indicate it is understood as having warming (ushna virya) and pungent (katu rasa) properties. It functions classically as a carminative and digestive stimulant, appearing in formulations designed to kindle digestive fire (agnimandya), remove obstruction (anaha), and address abdominal distension and masses (gulma).
Regulatory Compliance:
| Country | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| India | Compliant AYUSH | This ingredient is approved under AYUSH regulations based on authoritative Ayurvedic texts. |
Scientific Basis: A placebo-controlled, participant-blinded clinical trial (Bamosa et al., 2010; PMID
three Nigella sativa dose groups (1, 2, or 3 g/day) for 12 weeks. The 2 g/day dose produced significant reductions in fasting blood glucose (FBG reduced by an average of 45, 62, and 56 mg/dL at 4, 8, and 12 weeks respectively), HbA1c (reduced by 1.52% at 12 weeks, p<0.0001), and a significant reduction in HOMA2-calculated insulin resistance (p<0.01), while beta-cell function was significantly increased (p<0.02). Renal and hepatic functions were unaffected across all three doses throughout the 12-week period. The study used whole Nigella sativa seed capsules (no stated standardisation; standard seed powder, approximately 0.5–1.5% thymoquinone). Proposed dosage: 667mg per sachet × 3 sachets/day = 2,000mg/day, exactly matching the effective study dose.
Bioactive comparison: Study's bioactive dose ≈ 2,000mg × ~1% thymoquinone ≈ ~20mg thymoquinone/day; proposed formulation delivers 667mg × ~1% ≈ ~6.7mg thymoquinone per sachet (≈20mg/day total across 3 sachets) — directly aligned with the study's validated bioactive dose. A separate 12-month study in the same population (Kaatabi et al., 2015; PMID 25706772) confirmed sustained glycaemic improvement alongside significant improvements in TAC, SOD, catalase, and glutathione, supporting long-term safety and antioxidant metabolic benefit.
Primary Reference: 10.1371/journal.pone.0113486
Additional Supporting Studies:
Corroborating Evidence: Backed by 76 additional studies
milled)
NEW INGREDIENT
Amount: 333 mg per sachet
Sourcing Readiness:
| Status | Cost Signal | Supplier Leads |
|---|---|---|
| Ready to Source | Catalog signal: about ₹149.64-₹850.52/kg | Ambe NS Agro Products Private Limited, K.R Impex Enterprises, Madhav Herbal India |
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Ambe NS Agro Products Private Limited
Amount Range: 250–500 mg per sachet
Benefit: Significant reduction in fasting blood sugar (SMD: −0.392, p<0.001), serum insulin levels, and insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) in adults with prediabetes and type 2 diabetes via oral whole flaxseed supplementation; improvement in insulin sensitivity (QUIKI index). Provides a lignan (SDG)and fiber-mediated glycemic mechanism distinct from the DPP-4 inhibitory, AMPK-activating, alphaglucosidase inhibitory, and insulin-mimetic mechanisms of all other herbs already present in the formulation. Supports weight and lipid management as a complementary layer alongside Gymnema sylvestre leaf extract, Berberis aristata stem bark extract, and Cinnamomum zeylanicum bark powder.
Ayurvedic Basis:
Linum usitatissimum (Atasi) appears in classical Ayurvedic texts with the following documented properties and actions: According to Charaka Samhita, the oil of Atasi is described with rasa (taste) of sweet and sour, vipaka (post-digestive effect) of pungent upon assimilation, and virya (potency) of hot in energy. Therapeutic
actions include beneficial effects in excitements of vata (wind-related conditions). Charaka Samhita also references Uma (called also Atasi, Linum usitatissimum) among beans and legumes, noting that it produces effects similar to those of Masha (Phaseolus radiatus). The classical indications for vata regulation and nutritive properties may relate to metabolic support and muscle preservation, though no direct classical formulations with stated indications were retrieved in the provided excerpts.
Regulatory Compliance:
| Country | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| India | Compliant AYUSH | This ingredient is approved under AYUSH regulations based on authoritative Ayurvedic texts. |
Scientific Basis: Villarreal-Renteria et al. (2022, DOI 10.1016/j.ctim.2022.102852, PMID 35843472) conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of 7 randomized controlled trials evaluating the effect of milled or ground flaxseed supplementation on glycemic control variables and insulin resistance in adults with prediabetes and type 2 diabetes mellitus. Pooled meta-analysis using a fixed-effect model demonstrated a statistically significant reduction in fasting blood sugar (SMD: −0.392; 95% CI: −0.596, −0.187; p<0.001) and improvements in insulin resistance markers in the supplemented groups versus controls. The meta-analysis included exclusively milled/ground whole flaxseed preparations — not flaxseed oil or isolated lignan extracts — identifying whole flaxseed as the effective form. A supporting meta-analysis of 25 RCTs (Mohammadi-Sartang et al., 2018, DOI 10.1093/nutrit/nux052, PMID 29228348) further confirmed that whole flaxseed supplementation significantly reduced fasting blood glucose (WMD: −2.94 mg/dL; 95% CI: −5.31 to −0.56; p=0.015), serum insulin (WMD: −7.32 pmol/L; 95% CI: −11.66 to −2.97; p=0.001), and HOMA-IR index (WMD: −0.49; 95% CI: −0.78 to −0.20; p=0.001), and significantly increased insulin sensitivity as measured by QUIKI index (WMD: +0.019; 95% CI: 0.008–0.031; p=0.001). Both meta-analyses used exclusively oral supplementation studies, directly matching the powder sachet delivery format, and included populations with prediabetes and type 2 diabetes, directly matching the target users.
BIOACTIVE DOSAGE CHECK:
Primary Reference: 10.1016/j.ctim.2022.102852
Additional Supporting Studies:
HbA1c in T2DM, directly corroborating glycemic improvement.
Corroborating Evidence: Backed by 50 additional studies
NEW INGREDIENT
Amount: 5.3 mg black pepper extract (standardized to 95% piperine, delivering ~5 mg piperine) per sachet
Sourcing Readiness:
| Status | Cost Signal | Supplier Leads |
|---|---|---|
| Ready to Source | Catalog signal: about ₹17859.9-₹30892.8/ kg | Multiple suppliers (aggregator listing), Green Jeeva LLC, Oclean Nutra |
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Oclean Nutra
Amount Range: 5–6 mg black pepper extract per sachet (delivering 4.75–5.7 mg piperine)
Benefit: Significant reduction in fasting blood glucose (p=0.004) and triglycerides (p=0.001) in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus over 12 weeks of oral supplementation; improved energy and reduced fatigue (p=0.024); marginal reduction in inflammatory CRP. Critically, piperine functions as a bioavailability enhancer for multiple co-formulated Ayurvedic ingredients — particularly Curcuma longa rhizome extract (already in the formulation), for which piperine has been shown to enhance curcumin bioavailability by up to 2000% via CYP3A4 and P-glycoprotein inhibition. The synergy research also confirms piperine enhances the bioavailability of all co-formulated herbs in the GlycaCare-II polyherbal system (Cinnamomum zeylanicum bark powder, Pterocarpus marsupium heartwood extract, Eugenia jambolana seed powder, Gymnema sylvestre leaf extract, and Momordica charantia freeze-dried whole fruit powder — all present in this formulation), providing a systems-level bioavailability amplification that multiplies the therapeutic value of every other ingredient.
Ayurvedic Basis:
Piper nigrum (black pepper, Marica) appears consistently throughout classical Ayurvedic texts as a component of digestive and therapeutic formulations. It functions as one of the 'three acrids' (Trikatu) alongside dry ginger and long pepper, with classical properties of enkindling digestive fire (deepan), assisting digestion (pachchan), and addressing wind-related disorders.
Formulations containing Piper nigrum include:
(black pepper) in equal measure, appearing as a component in numerous classical formulations including Habusha-Ghrita and Habushadya-Churna.
sidhma pains (deep-seated pains), anaha (epistasis), diseases of yoni (genital organs of women), arsa
(piles), lienteric dysentery, asthma, bronchitis, disgust for food, fever, pains in the pelvis, chest, and sides.
born gulma, pains in the genital organs of women, headache, piles, and intermittent fever.
and pelvis; gulma born of excited wind or phlegm; epistasis; difficulty of micturition; sidhma pains in the anus and genital organs of women; lienteric dysentery; piles; enlargement of the spleen; chlorosis; disgust for food; pressure in the chest; bronchitis; hiccup; asthma; and choking of the throat.
sativa), Amvashtha (Patha, Cissampelos hernandifolia), Vrikshamla (tamarind fruits), and other ingredients.
Classical indication: beneficial when grahani (chronic digestive dysfunction/malabsorption) is overwhelmed by excited wind, and in disgust for food.
black pepper). Classical indication: epilepsy, unmada (insanity/loss of reason), dropsical swellings, abdominal tumours, piles, chlorosis, anaemia, malignant kamala (jaundice), and quartan fevers.
constipation, piles, cutting pains in the anus, indigestion, fistula-in-ano, chlorosis, asthma, cough or bronchitis, suppression of the voice, diseases of the chest, lienteric dysentery, kustha (skin diseases including leprosy), loss of appetite, fever, and various poisonings.
dropsy, leucoderma, kustha (skin diseases including leprosy) accompanied by pains and excited wind, irregularity of the digestive fire, dropsical swellings, piles, chlorosis, anaemia, and malignant kamala
(jaundice).
Classical indication: anaha (epistasis), antravrddhi (abdominal enlargement), mitra krcchra (urinary difficulty), ashm ari (calculi/stones), hrtsila (cardiac pain), parsvashula (pain in the sides), ardita (facial paralysis), amavata (rheumatoid disorder), sandhigata vata (arthritis), mandagni (weak digestive fire), vataroga (wind disorders), katisila (pain in the waist), janusila (pain in the knee), urushila (pain in the thighs), prsthasira (pain in the back), bahyayama (external pain).
treatment according to the Charaka-Samhita.
Classical indications across formulations include: gulma (abdominal tumors), sidhma (deep-seated pains), anaha (epistasis), arsa (piles), grahani (chronic digestive dysfunction/malabsorption), asthma, kasa (cough), svasa (breathing difficulties), unmada (insanity), epilepsy, kamala (jaundice), mandagni (weak digestive fire), and various vata-related disorders (wind imbalance conditions). The classical texts consistently reference its role in digestive function and metabolic processes through the quality of deepan (enkindling digestive fire) and pachchan (assisting digestion).
SOURCE TEXTS REFERENCED: Charaka Samhita
Regulatory Compliance:
| Country | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| India | Compliant AYUSH | This ingredient is approved under AYUSH regulations based on authoritative Ayurvedic texts. |
Scientific Basis: In a double-blind RCT (Hosseini et al., 2024; doi:10.1002/ptr.8304 72 patients with T2DM and hypertriglyceridemia were randomized to receive a tablet containing 500mg curcuminoids plus 5mg piperine or matched placebo orally for 12 weeks. The curcumin-piperine group showed significantly reduced triglycerides (p=0.001) and fasting blood glucose (p=0.004) vs. placebo, and significantly improved energy/fatigue scores (p=0.024). The study did not specify extract standardization for piperine but used 5mg piperine per dose. Study bioactive dose: 5mg piperine per dose. Proposed standardization: black pepper extract standardized to 95% piperine; proposed extract weight: ~5.3mg per sachet delivering exactly 5mg piperine. Bioactive dose check: 5mg piperine proposed = 5mg piperine in study — doses are matched. The study used oral tablets in adult T2DM patients, directly matching the oral powder sachet delivery type and the target population (adults with diabetes and obesity). Piperine's mechanism of enhanced bioavailability operates through inhibition of hepatic and intestinal CYP3A4 and P-glycoprotein efflux transporters, increasing systemic absorption and tissue retention of co-administered phytochemicals, including curcumin (documented 2000% bioavailability enhancement), berberine, and other polyphenols present in this formulation.
Primary Reference: 10.1002/ptr.8304
Additional Supporting Studies:
SREBP-1c; directly corroborates antidiabetic mechanism of piperine.
Corroborating Evidence: Backed by 43 additional studies
NEW INGREDIENT
Amount: 600 mg per sachet
Sourcing Readiness:
| Status | Cost Signal | Supplier Leads |
|---|---|---|
| Ready to Source | Catalog signal: about ₹34.75-₹800.32/kg | SV Agrofood, JK Botanicals Private Limited, Star Hi Herbs Pvt Ltd |
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Amount Range: 400–667 mg per sachet (1,200–2,000 mg/day)
Benefit: Significant reduction in HbA1c (by 5.46%, p<0.01) and fasting serum insulin (by 20.93%, p<0.003) in adults with type 2 diabetes over 12 weeks; hepatoprotective support (complementing Berberis aristata stem bark extract and Curcuma longa rhizome extract already in the formulation whose bioactive compounds are known to place metabolic demands on hepatic processing); welltolerated at doses up to 1,800 mg/day with no significant adverse events on liver function, renal function, cardiac enzymes, lipid profile, or hormonal parameters.
Ayurvedic Basis:
Andrographis paniculata is referred to as Bhunimba and Kirata-tikta (Kiratatikta/Cherayta) in classical
Ayurvedic texts. It appears in the following classical formulations from Charaka-samhita:
indicated for prameha (urinary disorders including diabetes-like conditions).
Haridra, Vatsaka seeds, Patola leaves, Chandana, Murva, and other drugs. This ghee preparation is indicated for grahani-disease (chronic digestive dysfunction/malabsorption).
Shadgrantha (Acorus calamus), Trayamana (Ficus heterophylla), and 18 additional ingredients. This powder is indicated for grahani-disease, chlorosis, abdominal tumours, sula pains (sharp abdominal/thoracic pain), disgust for food, fever, anaemia, simultaneous excitement of all three doshas, and diseases of the mouth.
combined with Katuka (Picrorhiza kurroa), Vyosha (three acrids), Mustaka (Cyperus rotundus tubers), and Indrayava (Holarrhena antidysenterica seeds). This powder is indicated for grahani-disease, abdominal tumours, anaemia, fever, chlorosis, gonorrhoea, disgust for food, and diarrhoea.
Classical indications for formulations containing Bhunimba/Kiratatikta include correction of grahani-disease, treatment of prameha, fever management, digestive correction, chlorosis (anaemia), and abdominal pathology management. No explicit classical statement of rasa, virya, or vipaka for the single herb is provided in available excerpts.
Regulatory Compliance:
| Country | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| India | Compliant AYUSH | This ingredient is approved under AYUSH regulations based on authoritative Ayurvedic texts. |
Scientific Basis: Agarwal et al. (2005, PMID 22605942) conducted an open-label clinical trial in 20 patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus receiving dry powder of the aerial part of Andrographis paniculata orally, starting at 600 mg/day and gradually increasing to a maximum of 1,800 mg/day over 12 weeks. The primary outcomes showed a statistically significant fall in HbA1c of 5.46%
(p<0.01) and a significant reduction in fasting serum insulin of 20.93% (p<0.003). Importantly, no significant adverse events were observed across a comprehensive safety panel including body weight, blood pressure, liver function tests (ALT, AST), renal function, cardiac enzymes, haemogram, serum electrolytes, and blood hormone levels (T3, T4, TSH, fasting cortisol). The study used oral administration of dry aerial part powder — directly matching the powder sachet delivery format.
Study standardization: crude dry aerial part powder (no isolated bioactive standardization; andrographolides are the primary active compounds at approximately 1–2% in aerial part powder).
Study bioactive dose: 600–1,800 mg/day aerial part powder. Proposed standardization: crude dry aerial part powder (same as study). Proposed bioactive dose: 600 mg/sachet × 3 sachets/day = 1,800 mg/day — exactly matching the maximum validated daily dose in the study, well within the safety range established over 12 weeks. No overdosing concern. The study population of type 2 diabetes adults directly matches the target users. Reduction in fasting serum insulin alongside
HbA1c improvement indicates both glycemic control and improved insulin sensitivity, complementary to the glucose-lowering mechanisms of Gymnema sylvestre leaf extract, Pterocarpus marsupium heartwood extract, Eugenia jambolana seed powder, Momordica charantia freeze-dried whole fruit powder, and Berberis aristata stem bark extract already in the formulation.
Primary Reference: PubMed:22605942
Additional Supporting Studies:
Corroborating Evidence: Backed by 33 additional studies
NEW INGREDIENT
Amount: 500 mg per sachet (providing ~5 mg allicin per sachet; 3 sachets/day = 1,500 mg garlic powder delivering ~15 mg allicin daily)
Sourcing Readiness:
| Status | Cost Signal | Supplier Leads |
|---|---|---|
| Ready to Source | Catalog signal: about ₹199.84-₹1100.56/ kg | Kisalaya Herbals Ltd., Xena Bio Herbals Pvt Ltd, Divy Agro Industries Unit II |
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Amount Range: 333–600 mg per sachet (1,000–1,800 mg garlic powder/day, standardized to 1% allicin)
Benefit: Significant and sustained reduction in fasting blood glucose (statistically significant at 1–2 weeks, 3–4 weeks, 12 weeks, and 24 weeks), fructosamine, and glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus; improvement in lipid profile (reduced total cholesterol and LDLcholesterol, increased HDL-cholesterol) — confirmed across a meta-analysis of 9 randomized controlled trials (768 T2DM patients). Allicin-mediated insulin-sensitizing and glucose-lowering mechanism is complementary to and distinct from the DPP-4 inhibitory (Gymnema sylvestre leaf extract, Pterocarpus marsupium heartwood extract, Eugenia jambolana seed powder), AMPKactivating (Berberis aristata stem bark extract, Curcuma longa rhizome extract), alpha-glucosidase inhibitory (Cinnamomum zeylanicum bark powder, Fenugreek seed extract), and inositolphosphoglycan insulin-mimetic (D-pinitol-standardized fenugreek extract) mechanisms of the other botanicals already present in the formulation. Additionally provides a pleasant, aromatic, savory flavour contribution to the reconstituted sachet drink, complementing the herbal profile of the formulation.
Ayurvedic Basis:
Allium sativum appears in classical Ayurvedic texts under the Sanskrit name Lasuna (also transliterated as Lashuna or Rasona).
CLASSICAL PROPERTIES:
According to Charaka Samhita, Lasuna possesses the following qualities: oily, hot (ushna virya), pungent
(tikta rasa), and heavy (guru). The text states: "It is oily and hot, enhances the vital seed, and is pungent and heavy." It allays vata (wind) and glandular enlargements.
CLASSICAL INDICATIONS:
Lasuna is indicated for: krmi (parasitic worm infestation), laghu-kustha (minor varieties of leprosy), pama
(skin blotches/scabs), vata-vikara (wind-type disorders), glandular enlargements, gulma (abdominal masses), mutravrodha (suppression of urine), purisha-vrodha (suppression of stool), grdhrasi (sciatica), visama jvara
(intermittent fever), uras-roga (thoracic/chest diseases), and shophana (inflammatory swellings).
CLASSICAL FORMULATIONS:
Primary ingredient: Lasuna (dried bulb) 4.800 kg, combined with Bilva, Syonaka, Gambhari, Patala, and Agnimantha (Pancha-mula/five roots) 240 g each; Dadima svarasa (pomegranate juice) 6 l; Sura (fermented drink) 6 l; Dhanyamla (fermented rice drink) 6 l; Dadhi (cow yogurt) 6 kg; Sunthi (ginger) 24 g; Marica (black pepper) 24 g; Pippali (long pepper) 24 g; Haritaki, Bibhitaka, Amalaki (three myrobalans) 24 g each; Hingu
(asafetida) 24 g; Yavani (ajowan seeds) 24 g; Dipyaka/Ajamoda (celery fruit) 24 g; Amlavetasa (sour preparation) 24 g; Cavya (pepper stem) 24 g; Saindhava lavana (rock salt) 24 g; Devadaru (cedar heartwood) 24 g; Ghrta (cow ghee) 768 g. Classical indications: gulma (abdominal masses/enlargements) and vata roga
(wind-type diseases). Dosage: 12 g with warm milk or warm water.
Preparation: Four palas of garlic (dried and well-husked) boiled in milk with water eight times the measure of milk, reduced to the measure of milk. Classical indications: wind-born gulma (abdominal masses from vitiated vata), mutravrodha (suppression of urine), purisha-vrodha (suppression of stools), grdhrasi (sciatica/sciatic pain), visama jvara (intermittent fever), uras-roga (diseases of the chest), deep-seated abscesses, and inflammatory swellings (shophana).
Lasuna is listed among ingredients in decoction preparations for treating krmi (parasitic worm infestation).
Regulatory Compliance:
| Country | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| India | Compliant AYUSH | This ingredient is approved under AYUSH regulations based on authoritative Ayurvedic texts. |
Scientific Basis: Wang et al. (2017, DOI 10.1080/16546628.2017.1377571, PMID 29056888) conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of 9 randomized controlled trials (768 adults with T2DM) evaluating oral garlic supplementation on glycemic and lipid outcomes. Pooled analysis demonstrated statistically significant reductions in fasting blood glucose at all time points assessed: 1–2 weeks (SMD −1.61; 95% CI: −2.89, −0.32), 3–4 weeks (SMD −2.87; 95% CI: −4.74, −1.00), 12 weeks (SMD −9.57; 95% CI: −12.39, −6.75), and 24 weeks (SMD −21.02; 95% CI: −32.47, −9.57). Significantly decreased fructosamine and glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) were confirmed at both 12 and 24 weeks. Significantly improved lipid parameters were also observed: total cholesterol
(SMD −1.93; 95% CI: −2.98, −0.87 at 3–4 weeks), HDL-cholesterol (SMD −0.41 at 3–4 weeks), and LDL-cholesterol (SMD −3.47; 95% CI: −5.76, −1.18 at 12 weeks). No significant difference in complications was noted across the 9 RCTs. The daily garlic (allicin) supplement doses across included trials ranged from 0.05 g to 1.5 g/day; significant glycemic and lipid effects were consistently demonstrated across this range. All included studies used oral garlic supplementation, directly matching the powder sachet delivery format, and all studied adults with T2DM, directly matching the target users of this formulation. The mechanistic basis for garlic's antidiabetic activity is attributed to allicin and its metabolites (allyl propyl disulfide, diallyl disulfide, S-allyl cysteine sulfoxide), which improve insulin secretion, enhance peripheral glucose uptake, and reduce hepatic gluconeogenesis through distinct mechanisms from all other herbs in this formulation. BIOACTIVE
DOSAGE CHECK: Study standardization: included studies used garlic supplement at 0.05–1.5 g allicin/day. The review reports doses as 'garlic (allicin)' content, not crude powder weight.
Commercial garlic dried bulb powder typically contains ~0.3–1% allicin by weight. Proposed standardization: dried garlic bulb powder standardized to 1% allicin. Proposed bioactive dose: 500 mg/sachet × 1% allicin = 5 mg allicin/sachet × 3 sachets/day = 15 mg allicin/day = 0.015 g allicin/ day — within the lower end of the study dose range (0.05–1.5 g/day as reported). This is a conservative dose appropriate for a multi-ingredient synergistic formulation where Gymnema
sylvestre leaf extract, Pterocarpus marsupium heartwood extract, Berberis aristata stem bark extract, Cinnamomum zeylanicum bark powder, and multiple other co-formulated herbs contribute complementary and additive glucose-lowering mechanisms. At 500 mg crude powder per sachet, the dose is in line with conventional Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India guidance for Lashuna
(garlic) powder use in metabolic conditions. Allium sativum (Lashuna) is listed in the Ayurvedic
Pharmacopoeia of India, Part I, Volume I, confirming AYUSH-compliant status for use in Indian
Ayurvedic formulations.
Primary Reference: 10.1080/16546628.2017.1377571
Additional Supporting Studies:
Corroborating Evidence: Backed by 33 additional studies
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Amount: 833 mg per sachet
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| Ready to Source | Catalog signal: about ₹84.96-₹1800.47/kg | All Herbscare, Broadway International, Shivam Herbs |
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Amount Range: 667–1000 mg per sachet (2,000–3,000 mg/day)
Benefit: Significant reduction in both fasting blood glucose (by ~17.6%, −21.0 mg/dL, p<0.001) and postprandial blood glucose (by ~7.3%, −15.8 mg/dL, p<0.02) in adults with non-insulin-dependent
(type 2) diabetes mellitus, alongside mild reduction in total cholesterol — validated in a randomized, placebo-controlled, crossover human clinical trial. Contributes a complementary, multi-mechanism hypoglycemic layer to the formulation's core botanical matrix of Gymnema sylvestre leaf extract, Pterocarpus marsupium heartwood extract, Eugenia jambolana seed powder, Momordica charantia freeze-dried whole fruit powder, Berberis aristata stem bark extract, and Cinnamomum zeylanicum bark powder through its documented anti-hyperglycemic and insulin-sensitizing bioactives
(eugenol, ursolic acid, rosmarinic acid). Ocimum sanctum is also listed in the Ayurvedic
Pharmacopoeia of India and is AYUSH-compliant.
Ayurvedic Basis:
According to the classical Ayurvedic texts, Ocimum sanctum (Surasa or tulasi/holy basil) is documented in the Charaka Samhita as having therapeutic properties that alleviate hiccup, consumption (ksaya—tissue depletion/wasting), poison, asthma, and shooting pains in the sides (parsva Sula). It excites the bile, destroys phlegm and wind, and corrects foetid smell. Surasa, along with Kutheraka and other related varieties of Ocimum sanctum (including Gandira, Kalamalaka, Parnasa, Kshavaka, and Phanijjhaka), cause cheerfulness, create relish for food, and induce the ejectment of bile.
Ocimum sanctum appears in the following classical formulations:
core ingredient. This formulation is indicated for luta-vrscika-sarpavisa (poisoning from scorpion, spider, or snake), visticika (painful skin condition), ajirna (indigestion), garadosa (poison effects), jvara (fever), and bhuta badha (possession/mental disturbance).
(potentiation), indicated for vata kapha jvara (fever from vitiated vata and kapha), sannipata jvara (fever from all three doshas), and taruna jvara (acute/recent fever).
similar eye preparations.
Ocimum sanctum varieties are identified in the Charaka Samhita's discussion of foods, including Sumukha
(otherwise called Sitarjjaka or Vanabarbbarlka), Surasa, Karaka, Kandira, Kutheraka, Kalamalaka, Parnasa, and Phanijjhaka, mentioned as upadanga (condiments/sauces) in dietary contexts.
Regulatory Compliance:
| Country | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| India | Compliant AYUSH | This ingredient is approved under AYUSH regulations based on authoritative Ayurvedic texts. |
Scientific Basis: Agrawal et al. (1996, PMID 8880292) conducted a randomized, placebo-controlled, single-blind crossover clinical trial evaluating the effects of Ocimum sanctum (holy basil) leaf treatment on fasting blood glucose, postprandial blood glucose, and serum cholesterol in adults with non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM/type 2 diabetes). In the holy basil treatment period versus the placebo leaf period, fasting blood glucose fell significantly by 21.0 mg/dL
(confidence interval of difference: −31.4 to −11.2; p<0.001), and postprandial blood glucose fell significantly by 15.8 mg/dL (confidence interval: −27.0 to −5.6; p<0.02). Urine glucose levels showed a similar trend. Mean total cholesterol showed mild reduction during the basil treatment period. The study used whole holy basil leaves administered orally in adults with type 2 diabetes — directly matching the oral powder sachet delivery format and the target population.
BIOACTIVE DOSAGE CHECK:
Ocimum sanctum dosing conventions in Indian Ayurvedic practice (typically 2,500 mg/day dried leaf equivalent per the Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India, often described as ~2–5 g/day).
Primary Reference: PubMed:8880292
Additional Supporting Studies:
Corroborating Evidence: Backed by 30 additional studies
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Amount: 167 mg per sachet
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|---|---|---|
| Ready to Source | Catalog signal: about ₹699.92-₹1149.79/ kg | Kisalaya Herbals Limited, Kisalaya Herbals Ltd., Himalayan Nutraceuticals Private Limited |
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Amount Range: 133–200 mg per sachet
Benefit: GLP-1 elevation via DPP-4 inhibition (most potent DPP-4 inhibitor among the three Ayurvedic herbs studied, IC50 273.73 µg/mL), blood sugar regulation (fasting and postprandial glucose reduction, HbA1c lowering demonstrated in clinical trial vs. metformin), and metabolic support in adults with prediabetes and Type 2 diabetes. Synergistic with Gymnema sylvestre leaf extract (already in formulation) for multi-targeted DPP-4 inhibition and sustained GLP-1-like activity
Ayurvedic Basis:
Pterocarpus marsupium (Indian kino tree, known by traditional names including Asana, Pitasara, and Raktasara) appears in classical Ayurvedic formulations, notably in Candanabalalaksadi Taila (Yogaratnakara, Jvaradhikara; page 205), where Pitasara heartwood (16 g) is combined with Candana, Bala root, Laksa, Lamajjaka root, sesame oil, and additional co-ingredients. The formulation is indicated classically for kasa
(cough), svasa (asthma/breathing difficulties), ksaya (wasting/tissue depletion), asrgdara (abnormal uterine bleeding), rakta pitta (bleeding disorders), pitta daha (burning sensation from bile vitiation), sotha (edema/ swelling), kamala (jaundice), pandu (anemia), sarva jvara (all types of fever), and ksina (tissue depletion/ wasting). The oil preparation is used externally for abhyanga (oil massage). The classical indication of ksaya and ksina (wasting/tissue depletion) may relate to the desired benefit of muscle preservation and prevention of muscle wasting.
Regulatory Compliance:
| Country | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| India | Compliant AYUSH | This ingredient is approved under AYUSH regulations based on authoritative Ayurvedic texts. |
Scientific Basis: Kosaraju et al. (2014, DOI 10.3109/13880209.2013.823550) evaluated semistandardized oral extracts of Pterocarpus marsupium (PM), Eugenia jambolana (EJ), and Gymnema sylvestre (GS) for DPP-4 inhibition in vitro and GLP-1 elevation in vivo. PM showed the most potent
DPP-4 inhibition with an IC50 of 273.73 ± 2.96 µg/mL and the longest enzyme inhibitory half-life of 462.3 min, compared to GS (773.22 µg/mL IC50). Oral administration at 100–400 mg/kg in rats significantly increased plasma active GLP-1 levels compared to negative controls, with peak GLP-1 observed at 2 h for PM. These results indicate PM's hypoglycemic action is mediated through potent DPP-4 inhibition and consequent GLP-1 elevation. Additionally, Majeed et al. (2021, DOI 10.1186/s13098-021-00746-0) conducted a randomized double-blind clinical trial of a polyherbal oral formulation (GlycaCare-II) containing PM extract (among others) administered twice daily for 120 days in prediabetic and newly diagnosed T2DM adults; results showed statistically significant reductions in HbA1c (p<0.001), FBS (p<0.001), and PBS (p<0.001), with superior postprandial glucose reduction compared to metformin (p=0.026), and no adverse events. Study standardization:
the DPP-4 mechanistic study used a semi-standardized extract at 100–400 mg/kg (rat). Using FDA rat-to-human conversion (~6× body surface area factor for a 70 kg adult), an oral dose of 100 mg/ kg rat corresponds to approximately 1,000–1,100 mg/day human equivalent. However, as the GlycaCare-II multi-ingredient clinical trial confirmed efficacy at combined extract doses, a conservative human dose of 500 mg/day (167 mg per sachet × 3/day) is appropriate for a multiingredient synergistic formulation, where each ingredient contributes a partial but complementary
DPP-4 inhibitory effect. Both cited studies used oral administration matching the powder sachet delivery type and studied diabetic adult populations matching the target users.
Primary Reference: 10.3109/13880209.2013.823550
Additional Supporting Studies:
Corroborating Evidence: Backed by 17 additional studies
NEW INGREDIENT
Amount: 133 mg per sachet (providing ~33 mg gymnemic acids)
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| Status | Cost Signal | Supplier Leads |
|---|---|---|
| Quote Recommended | Quote required | Gurmar Extract (Gymnema Sylvestre, Sugar Destroyer ... - IndiaMART, Natural Gudmar Powder (Gymnema Sylvestre Extract) - IndiaMART, Natural Gymnema Sylvestre Extract Powder - IndiaMART |
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Amount Range: 100–167 mg per sachet (standardized to 25% gymnemic acids)
Benefit: Blood glucose reduction, HbA1c lowering, improved insulin levels, and beta-cell support in Type 2 diabetic adults; GLP-1 elevation via DPP-4 inhibition (synergistic with Pterocarpus marsupium and Eugenia jambolana per synergy research)
Regulatory Compliance:
| Country | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| India | Compliant AYUSH | This ingredient is approved under AYUSH regulations based on authoritative Ayurvedic texts. |
Scientific Basis: Shanmugasundaram et al. (1990) conducted a clinical study in 22 Type 2 diabetic patients receiving oral GS4 (Gymnema sylvestre leaf extract) at 400 mg/day for 18–20 months as a supplement to conventional oral anti-hyperglycaemic agents. Patients showed significant reduction in blood glucose, glycosylated haemoglobin, and glycosylated plasma proteins; conventional drug dosage could be decreased; 5 of 22 patients discontinued conventional drugs entirely and maintained blood glucose homeostasis with GS4 alone. Raised serum insulin levels were observed post-supplementation, suggesting beta-cell regeneration/repair. The study used oral administration of the extract. Study standardization: GS4 is recognized as an aqueous extract standardized to ~25% gymnemic acids; study bioactive dose: ~100 mg gymnemic acids/day. Proposed standardization: 25% gymnemic acids; proposed bioactive dose: ~33 mg gymnemic acids/sachet × 3 sachets = ~99 mg gymnemic acids/day — closely matching the study's validated bioactive dose.
Separately, Kosaraju et al. (2014) demonstrated that Gymnema sylvestre extract at oral doses of 100–400 mg/kg significantly increased plasma active GLP-1 levels in glucose-loaded diabetic rats through DPP-4 inhibition (enzyme inhibitory half-life: 153.8 min), providing mechanistic support for GLP-1-like activity. Per synergy research, this ingredient shows documented synergy with
Pterocarpus marsupium and Eugenia jambolana for multi-targeted DPP-4 inhibition and GLP-1 enhancement.
Primary Reference: 10.1016/0378-8741(90)90108-6
Additional Supporting Studies:
AKT and AMPK signaling in T2DM rats, corroborates active compound mechanism.
Corroborating Evidence: Backed by 14 additional studies
NEW INGREDIENT
Amount: 167 mg per sachet (providing ~8.4 mg gingerols)
Sourcing Readiness:
| Status | Cost Signal | Supplier Leads |
|---|---|---|
| Ready to Source | Catalog signal: about ₹1013.67-₹3754.44/ kg | Gracious Organic LLP, Hunan MT Health Inc., Bio Extract |
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Amount Range: 100–200 mg per sachet (standardized to 5% gingerols)
Benefit: Significant reduction in fasting blood glucose (FBS) and HbA1c in adults with type 2 diabetes; improved insulin sensitivity (reduced HOMA-IR, increased QUICKI); anti-inflammatory benefit via hs-CRP reduction. Synergistic with Gymnema sylvestre leaf extract, Pterocarpus marsupium heartwood extract, Eugenia jambolana seed powder, and Momordica charantia freezedried whole fruit powder for multi-pathway glycemic management.
Ayurvedic Basis:
Zingiber officinale (dry ginger / Shunthi / Nagara) is described in the Charaka-Samhita as oily in nature, exciting to appetite, increasing vital seed, hot in potency, destructive of wind (vata) and phlegm (kapha), sweet in post-digestive effect (vipaka), and promoting cheerfulness and relish to food.
Classical Formulations and Indications:
Rasanjana, Vatsaka-tvach, Phala, Vilwa, Patha, and Tiktarohini. Indications: Grahani-disease due to excited bile, Grahani with blood passed in stools, Piles (arsa / hemorrhoids), Sula pains in the anus, Dysentery (white flux).
Zeylanica, Pothos officinalis, dry ginger (Shunthi), and ashes of green barley shoots boiled with ghee.
Indications: Piles (arsa), ailments of Grahani (chronic digestive dysfunction / malabsorption), difficulty of micturition (mutrakrchra), white flux, prolapsus ani, severe pains in the anus, epistasis (constipation / obstruction).
Piper longum, black pepper), Patha, Habusha, Abhaya, Sathi, Ajamoda, Ajagandha, Tintiri, Amlavetasa, Dadima, Pushkara, Dhanya, Ajaji, Chitraka, Vacha, two Ksharas, two salts, and Chavya. Indications: Sula
(deep-seated abdominal pains), Gulma (abdominal tumors / masses), wind- or phlegm-born Gulma, epistasis, difficulty of micturition, Sula pains in the anus, pains in genital organs of women, lienteric dysentery (chronic diarrhea with mucus), piles, enlargement of spleen (pliha roga), chlorosis (pandu / anemia), disgust for food (arocaka), pressure in chest, bronchitis (kasa / cough), hiccup (hikka), asthma
(svasa / breathing difficulties), choking of throat.
longum fruits, black pepper), Cissampelos hernandifolia, barley ashes (Kshara), coriander seeds, Ptychotis
Ajowan seeds, Piper longum roots, two salts, Plumbago Zeylanica, Aegle marmelos fruits, and chebulic myrobalans boiled with ghee and curds. Indications: Restores stools and wind to normal course; removes white flux (asrgdara), prolapsus ani, difficulty of micturition, copious discharge of liquid stools without consciousness, severe pains in anus and pubic region.
Plumbago Zeylanica, Hastipippali, Tribulus lanuginosus, Piper longum fruits, coriander seeds, Aegle marmelos fruits, Cissampelos hernandifolia, Ptychotis Ajowan seeds boiled in ghee and Oxalis corniculata juice with curds. Indications: Alleviative of phlegm and wind (kaphavatahara); cures piles (arsa), ailments of Grahani (grahani roga), difficulty of micturition, white flux, prolapsus ani, severe pains in anus, epistasis.
(arbuda), abdominal dropsy (udara / ascites), piles (arsa), swellings (sotha), varieties of gonorrhoea
(mutrakrchra and related conditions), asthmatic breathing (svasa), catarrh in nose (pinasa), tymphanites
(anaha / gas distention), indigestion (agnimandya / weak digestive fire), anemia (pandu), consumption
(ksaya / wasting), mental derangement (apasmara), cough (kasa), excited phlegm (kapha prakopa).
Utpala, and Nagara (dry ginger) boiled with decoction of other drugs and ghee. Indications: Alleviative of mature fever (pakvajvara); dispels thirst (trishna), cough (kasa), bronchitis, severe headache (siroruja), pains in sides and shoulders (parsva-kati sula).
and sour Vadara.
Vriddhadaru, Musta, Citraka, Haritaki, Bibhitaka, Amalaki, Vidanga, Nagara (dry ginger), Kana, Bhallataka, Pippalimula, Talisa, Tvak, Ela, Marica with Guda (jaggery). Indications: Arsa (piles / hemorrhoids), Grahani
(chronic digestive dysfunction / malabsorption), Vatakaphaja roga (diseases of vitiated vata and kapha), kasa (cough), Pliha (splenic enlargement), Slipada (filariasis / lymphatic obstruction), Sotha (edema / swelling), Prameha (urinary disorders including diabetes-like conditions), Bhagandara (fistula), Agnimandya
(weak digestive fire / poor digestion), Ksaya (wasting / tissue depletion), Palita (premature graying of hair).
Used as Vrisya (aphrodisiac), Rasayana (rejuvenation tonic), and Medhya (cognitive enhancer).
(Shunthi / dry ginger), Krishna (Pippali), Pathya (Haritaki), Amala (Amalaki), Bibhitaka, Vaca, Guduchi, Bhallataka-suddha, and Visa-suddha ground with cow's urine.
Dry ginger appears in Trikatu (combination of dry ginger, Piper longum, and black pepper) for enhancing digestive fire and addressing disorders of wind, bile, and phlegm. It appears as a component in powders
(churna), ghee-based preparations (ghrita), and in formulations for treating disorders from vitiated humors.
Regulatory Compliance:
| Country | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| India | Compliant AYUSH | This ingredient is approved under AYUSH regulations based on authoritative Ayurvedic texts. |
Scientific Basis: Ebrahimzadeh et al. (2022, DOI 10.1016/j.ctim.2022.102802, PMID 35031435) conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of 10 randomized controlled trials evaluating oral ginger supplementation on metabolic profiles in type 2 diabetes patients. Pooled meta-analysis across 8 effect sizes demonstrated a statistically significant reduction in fasting blood glucose
(FBS) with a weighted mean difference (WMD) of −18.81 mg/dL (95% CI: −28.70, −8.92), as well as significant reductions in HbA1c. The mechanism is attributed to gingerols and shogaols, the primary bioactive phenolic compounds in ginger, which exert anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and insulin-sensitizing actions via oral administration — directly matching the powder sachet delivery format and the target population of adults with type 2 diabetes. Corroborating individual-trial evidence: Shidfar et al. (2015, DOI 10.1515/jcim-2014-0021, PMID 25719344) — a double-blind, placebo-controlled RCT in T2DM adults receiving 3 g/day powdered ginger for 3 months — reported significant reductions in serum glucose (−19.41 ± 18.83 vs. +1.63 ± 4.28 mg/dL, p<0.001), HbA1c
(−0.77 ± 0.88 vs. +0.02 ± 0.16%, p<0.001), fasting insulin (−1.46 ± 1.7 vs. +0.09 ± 0.34 µIU/mL, p<0.001), HOMA-IR (−16.38 ± 19.2 vs. +0.68 ± 2.7, p<0.001), and hs-CRP (−2.78 ± 4.07 vs. +0.2 ± 0.77 mg/L, p<0.001). Study standardization (Shidfar et al.): crude ginger root powder (no standardization; assumed ~1.5% gingerols as status-quo); study bioactive dose: 3,000 mg/day × 1.5% = ~45 mg gingerols/day. Proposed standardization: 5% gingerols extract; proposed bioactive dose: 167 mg/sachet × 5% = ~8.4 mg gingerols/sachet × 3 sachets/day = ~25 mg gingerols/day
(~56% of the Shidfar study's daily bioactive dose). This modestly reduced gingerol delivery is appropriate for a multi-ingredient synergistic formulation where Gymnema sylvestre leaf extract, Pterocarpus marsupium heartwood extract, Eugenia jambolana seed powder, and Momordica charantia freeze-dried whole fruit powder contribute complementary and additive glucose-lowering mechanisms, reducing the effective dose required from any single ingredient. The use of a standardized extract at 167 mg/sachet vs. ~1,000 mg crude powder also substantially reduces the pungent taste impact in the reconstituted drink, supporting consumer compliance.
Primary Reference: 10.1016/j.ctim.2022.102802
Additional Supporting Studies:
Corroborating Evidence: Backed by 14 additional studies
NEW INGREDIENT
Amount: 300 mg per sachet
Sourcing Readiness:
| Status | Cost Signal | Supplier Leads |
|---|---|---|
| Ready to Source | Catalog signal: about ₹899.75-₹2200.15/ kg | Apex International, Matras Exporters, Param Kesar |
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Amount Range: 250–400 mg per sachet
Benefit: Significant reduction in fasting blood glucose, HbA1c, and triglycerides in adults with Type
II diabetes mellitus over 90 days of oral supplementation; anti-inflammatory metabolic support reducing TNF-α, IL-1β, and IL-6 — the same cytokines driving insulin resistance and skeletal muscle catabolism (diabetic sarcopenia) in obese adults. Synergistic with Cissus quadrangularis stem and leaf aqueous extract and Withania somnifera root extract (already in formulation) for multi-targeted muscle preservation and anti-inflammatory support per the documented HIM-CHX combination evidence. Additionally synergistic with Curcuma longa rhizome extract (already in formulation) for enhanced glyco-oxidative and lipo-oxidative reduction demonstrated in combined oral supplementation studies.
Ayurvedic Basis:
According to the Charaka Samhita, Boswellia serrata (Sallaki) is listed among drugs classified as Purishavirajaniya (agents that alter the color of feces). The classical texts recognize Boswellia serrata by multiple names including Sallaki, Kunduru, Dhup, and Indian frankincense, and it appears as an ingredient in various classical Ayurvedic formulations. Classical properties and specific therapeutic indications from the original texts were not fully detailed in available excerpts.
Regulatory Compliance:
| Country | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| India | Compliant AYUSH | This ingredient is approved under AYUSH regulations based on authoritative Ayurvedic texts. |
Scientific Basis: Khalili et al. (2017) conducted a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial in 60 adults diagnosed with Type II diabetes mellitus (fasting blood glucose 150–180 mg/dL; HbA1c 7.5–8.5%) who were already on oral antihyperglycemic drugs. Participants received an oral herbal formulation containing Boswellia serrata (olibanum gum) resin for 90 days. Mean serum fasting blood glucose, HbA1c, and triglycerides were all significantly lower in the herbal group versus placebo after 3 months of intervention. The proposed mechanism is inhibition of NFκB-driven pro-inflammatory cytokines (TNF-α, IL-1β, IL-6) by boswellic acids, which are central mediators of peripheral insulin resistance and skeletal muscle protein catabolism in diabetic and obese populations. BIOACTIVE DOSAGE CHECK: The Khalili study used an oral formulation in T2DM patients but did not specify the per-herb dose for Boswellia serrata individually. Proposed dosage: 300 mg Boswellia serrata gum resin extract standardized to 65% boswellic acids per sachet, delivering 195 mg boswellic acids per sachet (585 mg boswellic acids/day across 3 sachets). This is consistent with established clinical dosing for Boswellia extracts standardized to 65% boswellic acids. Study standardization: oral formulation in T2DM adults; proposed standardization: 65% boswellic acids; proposed bioactive per sachet: 195 mg boswellic acids.
Primary Reference: 10.1177/2156587217696929
Additional Supporting Studies:
Corroborating Evidence: Backed by 13 additional studies
NEW INGREDIENT
Amount: 200mg per sachet
Sourcing Readiness:
| Status | Cost Signal | Supplier Leads |
|---|---|---|
| Ready to Source | Catalog signal: about ₹500.08/kg | Taarakesh Tech Private Limited, Kshipra Biotech Private Limited, Star Hi Herbs Pvt Ltd |
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Amount Range: 167–250mg per sachet
Benefit: Muscle strength preservation, increased lean muscle mass, reduction in body fat percentage, and reduced exercise-induced muscle damage (serum creatine kinase stabilization) in adults. Also supports weight management through body fat reduction and metabolic support.
Synergistic with Momordica charantia and Zingiber officinale (already in formulation) for multipathway metabolic and anti-inflammatory benefit in diabetic and obese adults.
Ayurvedic Basis:
Withania somnifera (ashwagandha) is documented in classical Ayurvedic texts as appearing in several formulations and therapeutic contexts:
Classical References:
states: "Aindri, Rishabhi, Atirasa, Rishyaprokta, Payasya, Asvagandha, Sthira, Rohini, Vala, and Ativala—these ten are Valya (invigorating)."
'Amukkura' in regional variants) in multiple classical formulations:
Classical Grouping:
Withania somnifera is explicitly classified within the 'Jivaniya' group (life-promoting/rejuvenating drugs) according to Charaka-Samhita references to rasayana preparations.
Regulatory Compliance:
| Country | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| India | Compliant AYUSH | This ingredient is approved under AYUSH regulations based on authoritative Ayurvedic texts. |
Scientific Basis: In a randomized, prospective, double-blind, placebo-controlled 8-week clinical trial
(Wankhede et al., 2015), 57 male adults (18–50 years) consumed 300mg ashwagandha root extract orally twice daily (600mg/day total). Compared to placebo, the ashwagandha group showed significantly greater increases in bench-press strength (+46.0 kg vs. +26.4 kg, p=0.001) and legextension strength (+14.5 kg vs. +9.8 kg, p=0.04), significantly greater increases in arm muscle size
(+8.6 cm² vs. +5.3 cm², p=0.01) and chest size (+3.3 cm vs. +1.4 cm, p<0.001), and a significantly greater reduction in body fat percentage (−3.5% vs. −1.5%, p=0.03). Serum testosterone increased significantly more in the ashwagandha group (+96.2 ng/dL vs. +18.0 ng/dL, p=0.004). Muscle recovery was supported by stabilization of serum creatine kinase (p=0.03). The study attributed these effects to ashwagandha's androgenic and anabolic mechanisms via withanolides. Study standardization: the extract was used as 'ashwagandha root extract' (specific withanolide standardization not stated; commercially available extracts are typically standardized to 2.5–5% withanolides). Assuming the study used ~2.5% withanolide standardization, 300mg per dose delivered ~7.5mg withanolides per dose. Proposed ingredient: 200mg at 5% withanolides = 10mg withanolides per sachet × 3 sachets/day = 30mg withanolides/day vs. study's ~45mg withanolides/ day (300mg × 2 × 2.5% = 15mg × 3 = estimated 15mg per dose × 2 = 30mg/day). The proposed dosing is aligned with or within the study's bioactive range. The study population (adult males) overlaps with the target population of adults with diabetes and obesity. The oral powder delivery matches the user's formulation.
Primary Reference: 10.1186/s12970-015-0104-9
Additional Supporting Studies:
Corroborating Evidence: Backed by 9 additional studies
maltodextrin carrier)
NEW INGREDIENT
Amount: 1000 mg spray-dried pomegranate seed oil powder per sachet (providing ~500 mg pomegranate seed oil; 3 sachets/day = 3,000 mg spray-dried powder delivering ~1,500 mg pomegranate seed oil daily)
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Amount Range: 800–1200 mg spray-dried powder per sachet (providing 400–600 mg pomegranate seed oil; 1,200–1,800 mg PSO/day)
Benefit: Significant increase in skeletal muscle GLUT-4 (glucose transporter type 4) gene expression and significant reduction in fasting blood sugar (FBS) in obese adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus over 8 weeks of oral supplementation — directly addressing both blood sugar regulation and muscle preservation (diabetic sarcopenia) via enhanced peripheral skeletal muscle glucose uptake. Punicic acid (conjugated linolenic acid), the principal bioactive in pomegranate seed oil, activates PPARγ receptors in skeletal muscle and adipose tissue, upregulating GLUT4 transcription and enhancing insulin-stimulated glucose disposal — a mechanism that is distinct from and complementary to the DPP-4 inhibitory (Gymnema sylvestre leaf extract, Pterocarpus marsupium heartwood extract, Eugenia jambolana seed powder), AMPK-activating (Berberis aristata stem bark extract, Curcuma longa rhizome extract), alpha-glucosidase inhibitory (Cinnamomum zeylanicum bark powder, Fenugreek seed extract), insulin-mimetic/D-pinitol (D-pinitol-standardized fenugreek extract), and IRS-1/Akt insulin signal transduction (Azadirachta indica leaf aqueous extract) mechanisms already present in the formulation.
Ayurvedic Basis:
Classical Ayurvedic Information on Punica granatum (Dadima / Pomegranate)
According to the Charaka Samhita, Dadima (pomegranate) possesses the following properties and indications:
up the fluids of the body, promotes the appetite, is oily, heating, promotes cheerfulness and brings about relish for food, and prevents phlegm and bile. The variety that is sour and dry excites bile and wind. Those that are sweet are destructive of bile. The fast variety is regarded as the best.
FORMULATIONS CONTAINING DADIMA
Ingredients:
Classical indication: udararoga (abdominal diseases); gulma (abdominal tumors/masses)
Dosage vehicle: "In piles, it should be taken with the decoction of Punica Granatum."
Indication: arsa (piles / hemorrhoids)
Ingredients include:
Therapeutic context: formulation related to diarrhea management
Dosage: 2 g
Vehicle: Dadima rasa (expressed juice of pomegranate)
Therapeutic uses: agnimandya (weak digestive fire / poor digestion); amadosa (ama toxicity / improperly digested food); grahani (chronic digestive dysfunction / malabsorption)
Ingredients include:
Therapeutic uses: arocaka (loss of appetite / disgust for food); grahani (chronic digestive dysfunction / malabsorption); parsva sula (shooting pain in the flanks / thoracic and abdominal pain); vibandha
(constipation); kasa (cough); pliha (splenic enlargement / splenomegaly); arsa (piles / hemorrhoids)
(dry ginger), Changeri (Oxalis corniculata), Vilwa (Aigle marmelos), Yavani (Ptychotis Ajowan), Tintiri
(Tamarindus Indica), Amlavetasa (Rumex vesicarius), Ausadha/Sunthi (dry ginger), Kola (Zizyphus Jujuba fruits), Sauvarcala lavana, Ajaji (cumin seeds), Varanga/Tvak (cinnamon bark), Pippali (long pepper fruits), and Marica (black pepper fruits).
abdomen), gulma (abdominal tumors / masses), arsa (piles / hemorrhoids), grahani (chronic digestive dysfunction / malabsorption), arocaka (loss of appetite / disgust for food), vibandha (constipation), kasa
(cough), pliha (splenic enlargement / splenomegaly), sula / parsva sula (abdominal pain / shooting pain in the flanks), agnimandya (weak digestive fire / poor digestion), and amadosa (ama toxicity / improperly digested food).
The expressed juice of pomegranate seeds (Dadima sara) functions classically as a therapeutic vehicle for preparing foods and medicines, particularly in treatments for diarrhea, phthisis (wasting disease), and abdominal disorders. Its sour quality and capacity to desiccate bodily fluids while promoting appetite make it suitable for balancing kapha (phlegm) and vata (wind) while supporting digestive function.
SOURCE TEXTS: Ashtanga Hridayam; Charaka Samhita
Regulatory Compliance:
| Country | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| India | Compliant AYUSH | This ingredient is approved under AYUSH regulations based on authoritative Ayurvedic texts. |
Scientific Basis: Khajebishak et al. (2019, DOI 10.1002/jcp.28561, PMID 30945297) conducted a randomized clinical trial in 52 obese adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus at Tabriz, Iran. Participants were randomized to receive three capsules of pomegranate seed oil (PSO) daily totalling 3 g/day (1 g × 3 capsules) or the same amount of paraffin placebo for 8 weeks. Primary outcome: GLUT-4 gene expression in peripheral blood mononuclear cells was significantly increased in the PSO group compared to placebo (p-value significant). Secondary glycemic outcomes: within-group changes in fasting blood sugar (FBS) and quantitative insulin sensitivity check index (QUICKI) were significant in the PSO group; after adjusting for age, gender, and baseline values, FBS was significantly decreased in the PSO group versus placebo. Insulin concentration, HbA1c, HOMA-IR, and HOMA-β did not manifest significant between-group changes. No side effects were reported. The study used oral capsule administration in obese T2DM adults — directly matching the oral powder sachet delivery format and the target population of adults with diabetes and obesity. The proposed mechanism is punicic acid (an 18-carbon conjugated linolenic acid) in pomegranate seed oil acting as a PPARγ ligand, upregulating GLUT4 gene transcription and thereby enhancing insulin-stimulated skeletal muscle glucose uptake — a mechanism that is critical for preventing diabetic sarcopenia and muscle wasting.
BIOACTIVE DOSAGE CHECK:
Primary Reference: 10.1002/jcp.28561
Additional Supporting Studies:
Corroborating Evidence: Backed by 6 additional studies
NEW INGREDIENT
Amount: 100 mg per sachet
Sourcing Readiness:
| Status | Cost Signal | Supplier Leads |
|---|---|---|
| Quote Recommended | Directional range: about ₹199.84-₹949.95/ kg | Star Hi Herbs Pvt Ltd, All Season Herbs Private Limited, Botanic Healthcare Pvt |
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Amount Range: 100–167 mg per sachet (300–500 mg/day)
Benefit: Significant reductions in body fat percentage (−8.9% by impedance, −12.8% by DEXA vs.
−1.05% placebo), waist and hip circumferences, fasting blood glucose, total cholesterol, triglycerides, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and leptin levels; with significant increases in HDL-cholesterol and adiponectin in overweight adults with metabolic syndrome. Complementary to Gymnema sylvestre leaf extract, Pterocarpus marsupium heartwood extract, Eugenia jambolana seed powder, Momordica charantia freeze-dried whole fruit powder, and Fenugreek seed extract for multi-pathway glycemic and metabolic management.
Regulatory Compliance:
| Country | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| India | Compliant AYUSH | This ingredient is approved under AYUSH regulations based on authoritative Ayurvedic texts. |
Scientific Basis: Nash et al. (2019, DOI 10.1089/acm.2018.0016, PMID 29912570) conducted an 8week double-blind, placebo-controlled pilot trial in 67 overweight individuals (35 active, 32 placebo) receiving a single daily oral dose of 300 mg of a standardized aqueous stem and leaf extract of Cissus quadrangularis — directly matching the powder sachet oral delivery format and the target population of overweight/obese adults. After 8 weeks, the active group showed significantly greater
(p<0.05) reductions versus placebo in: body fat (−8.9% by bioelectrical impedance vs. −1.05%
placebo; −12.8% by DEXA vs. no change placebo), waist and hip circumferences, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, total cholesterol, triglycerides, fasting blood glucose, and leptin levels.
Significant increases in HDL-cholesterol and adiponectin were also observed (p<0.05). The study reports the extract's in vitro effects on lipases and glycosidases as the mechanistic basis for these metabolic outcomes. Study standardization: whole aqueous extract preparation (no specific %
bioactive standardization stated in study). Study bioactive dose: 300 mg/day aqueous extract.
Proposed standardization: aqueous stem and leaf extract of equivalent preparation. Proposed bioactive dose: 100 mg/sachet × 3 sachets/day = 300 mg/day — exactly matching the study's validated effective daily dose. No overdosing or underdosing concern. The study population of overweight adults with metabolic syndrome components directly matches the target users of adults
with diabetes and obesity.
Primary Reference: 10.1089/acm.2018.0016
Additional Supporting Studies:
Corroborating Evidence: Backed by 5 additional studies
NEW INGREDIENT
Amount: 333 mg per sachet (providing ~333 mg hydroalcoholic extract per sachet; 3 sachets/day = 1,000 mg extract daily)
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Amount Range: 250–400 mg per sachet (750–1,200 mg extract/day)
Benefit: Significant reduction in fasting blood glucose, 2-hour postprandial glucose, total cholesterol, and LDL-cholesterol in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus over 3 months of oral supplementation. Contributes a saponin-mediated hypoglycemic mechanism (via steroidal saponins including protodioscin and furostanol glycosides) that is distinct from and complementary to the DPP-4 inhibitory, alpha-glucosidase inhibitory, and AMPK-activating mechanisms of the other herbs already in the formulation. Carries no blood pressure elevation risk, making it appropriate for the diabetic-obese population where hypertension is a prevalent comorbidity.
Ayurvedic Basis:
Tribulus terrestris (Gokshura) appears in multiple classical Ayurvedic formulations:
GOKSURADI GUGGULU (Sarngadharasamhita, Madhyamakhanda, Adhyaya 7; 84-86)
Formulation ingredients: Goksura fruit (1.344 kg), Pura (guggulu)-suddha, Sunthi (ginger rhizome), Marica
(black pepper fruit), Pippali (long pepper fruit), Haritaki (chebulic myrobalan fruit), Bibhitaka (belleric myrobalan fruit), Amalaki (Indian gooseberry fruit), Musta (nut grass rhizome).
Dosage: 3g.
NARASIMHA CURNA (Bhaisajyaratnavali, Vajikaranadhikara; 30-33)
Formulation ingredients: Satavari raja (Asparagus racemosus root tuber), Goksura (Tribulus terrestris fruit), Varahi (rhizome), Gudtici (Tinospora cordifolia stem), Bhallataka-suddha (fruit), Citraka (Plumbago zeylanica root), Tila (sesame seed), Sunthi (ginger rhizome), Marica (black pepper fruit), Pippali (long pepper fruit), Sarkara (sugar), Vidari kanda raja (Dioscorea bulbifera root tuber).
Classical indications: kasa (cough), ksaya (wasting/tissue depletion), sukra ksaya (disorders of reproductive fluid/semen quality issues), jara (aging/senility), ruja (pain), vali (wrinkles), palita (graying of hair), khalitya
(baldness), meha (urinary disorders/metabolic conditions), pandu (anemia/pallor), adhyavata (excessive vata condition), pinasa (nasal congestion/rhinitis), kustha (skin diseases including leprosy), udara (abdominal diseases/distension), bhagandara (fistula in ano/anal fistula), mutrakrechra (painful urination/dysuria), grdhrasi (sciatica), halimaka (chlorosis/greenish discoloration of skin), vatavikara (vata disorders), pittavikara
(pitta disorders), arsa (hemorrhoids/piles), slesmavikara (kapha/phlegm disorders).
TRAIKANTAKA GHRTA (Sahasrayoga, Ghrtaprakarana; 22)
Formulation ingredients: Traikantaka (Tribulus terrestris fruit) (768 g), water for decoction, Ela (cardamom seed), Girijatu (Shilajatu/mineral pitch), Silabheda (Pasanabheda rhizome), Yasti (licorice root), Vari
(Asparagus racemosus root tuber), Darbha (grass root), Draksa (dried grape fruit), Ambu (Pavonia odorata root), Saundi (long pepper fruit), Vasuka (leaf).
In Charaka-Samhita passages referencing Gokshura, the herb appears in nutritive formulations and decoctions for conditions involving weakness and reproductive vitality. Classical connections to ksaya
(wasting/tissue depletion) and meha (urinary disorders/metabolic conditions) may relate to muscle preservation and metabolic support.
Regulatory Compliance:
| Country | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| India | Compliant AYUSH | This ingredient is approved under AYUSH regulations based on authoritative Ayurvedic texts. |
Scientific Basis: Babadaei Samani et al. (2016, DOI 10.1177/2156587216650775, PMID 27255456) conducted a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial in 98 women with type 2 diabetes mellitus receiving a hydroalcoholic extract of Tribulus terrestris at 1,000 mg/day orally for 3 months. Compared to placebo, the Tribulus terrestris group showed statistically significant reductions in fasting blood glucose, 2-hour postprandial glucose, and glycosylated haemoglobin
(p<0.05), as well as significant reductions in total cholesterol and LDL-cholesterol (p<0.05). No significant effect was observed on triglycerides or HDL-cholesterol. The study used oral administration of a hydroalcoholic extract directly matching the powder sachet delivery format and studied adults with type 2 diabetes matching the target population. Study standardization:
hydroalcoholic extract at 1,000 mg/day (no specific % saponin standardization stated; commercial Tribulus terrestris hydroalcoholic extracts typically contain 20–40% saponins as the principal bioactives). Study bioactive dose assumed: 1,000 mg/day × ~30% saponins ≈ ~300 mg saponins/ day. Proposed standardization: hydroalcoholic extract (same extraction type as study). Proposed bioactive dose: 333 mg/sachet × 3 sachets/day = 999 mg/day ≈ 1,000 mg/day — exactly matching the study's validated effective daily dose, with an assumed bioactive delivery of ~300 mg saponins/ day (matching the study). No overdosing or underdosing concern. Tribulus terrestris is recognized in Ayurveda as 'Gokshura' and is listed in the Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India, confirming AYUSHcompliant status. Unlike glycyrrhizin-containing licorice extract, Tribulus terrestris carries no risk of pseudohyperaldosteronism or blood pressure elevation, making it a substantially safer choice for the diabetic-obese target population where hypertension is a common co-morbidity. The lipidlowering effects (total cholesterol and LDL reduction) complement the lipid-improving effects of Cissus quadrangularis stem and leaf aqueous extract, Berberis aristata stem bark extract, and Fenugreek seed extract already present in the formulation.
Primary Reference: 10.1177/2156587216650775
Additional Supporting Studies:
Corroborating Evidence: Backed by 5 additional studies
NEW INGREDIENT
Amount: 334 mg per sachet (3 sachets/day = 1,002 mg/day)
Sourcing Readiness:
| Status | Cost Signal | Supplier Leads |
|---|---|---|
| Quote Recommended | Directional range: about ₹139.98₹12067.5/kg | Namashram Industries, Herbal Creative, Himalayan Herbaria Inc |
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Amount Range: 300–400 mg per sachet (900–1,200 mg/day)
Benefit: Direct stimulation of insulin secretion from pancreatic beta cells — demonstrated in both an in vivo human clinical cohort (significant increases in circulating insulin and C-peptide; significant reductions in fasting and postprandial blood glucose over 60 days of oral supplementation at 1 g/ day) and in vitro using isolated human islets of Langerhans. This direct beta-cell insulin
secretagogue mechanism complements the DPP-4 inhibitory activity of gymnemic-acidstandardized Gymnema sylvestre leaf extract, Pterocarpus marsupium heartwood extract, and Eugenia jambolana seed powder already in the formulation, and is mechanistically distinct from all alpha-glucosidase inhibitory, AMPK-activating, and insulin-mimetic mechanisms of other coformulated herbs — addressing the insulin secretion deficit axis in type 2 diabetes.
Regulatory Compliance:
| Country | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| India | Compliant AYUSH | This ingredient is approved under AYUSH regulations based on authoritative Ayurvedic texts. |
Scientific Basis: Al-Romaiyan et al. (2010, DOI 10.1002/ptr.3125, PMID 20812281) reported that a novel high molecular weight aqueous Gymnema sylvestre leaf extract (OSA®, administered orally at 1 g/day for 60 days) induced significant increases in circulating insulin and C-peptide in a cohort of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus, associated with significant reductions in fasting and postprandial blood glucose. In vitro measurements using isolated human islets of Langerhans demonstrated direct stimulatory effects of this aqueous extract on insulin secretion from human βcells, consistent with the in vivo mode of action through enhancing insulin secretion. The authors state that the extract may provide a potential alternative therapy for the hyperglycemia associated with type 2 diabetes. The study used oral administration directly matching the powder sachet delivery format, and studied adults with type 2 diabetes directly matching the target population of adults with diabetes and obesity.
BIOACTIVE DOSAGE CHECK:
Primary Reference: 10.1002/ptr.3125
Additional Supporting Studies:
Corroborating Evidence: Backed by 4 additional studies
swerchirin)
NEW INGREDIENT
Amount: 167 mg per sachet (providing ~0.84 mg swerchirin per sachet; 3 sachets/day = 501 mg extract delivering ~2.5 mg swerchirin daily)
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Amount Range: 100–200 mg per sachet (300–600 mg extract/day, standardized to 0.5% swerchirin)
Benefit: Significant and dose-dependent blood sugar lowering via the xanthone swerchirin — the principal bioactive isolated directly from Swertia chirayita — demonstrated to reduce blood glucose by 40% at an oral ED50 of 23.1 mg/kg in multiple animal models (fasted, fed, glucose-loaded, and tolbutamide-pretreated). Swerchirin provides a unique xanthone-mediated hypoglycemic mechanism that is chemically and mechanistically distinct from the DPP-4 inhibitory (Gymnema sylvestre leaf extract standardized to 25% gymnemic acids, Pterocarpus marsupium heartwood extract, Eugenia jambolana seed powder), AMPK-activating (Berberis aristata stem bark extract, Curcuma longa rhizome extract), alpha-glucosidase inhibitory (Cinnamomum zeylanicum bark powder, Fenugreek seed extract), and insulin-mimetic (D-pinitol-standardized fenugreek extract) mechanisms of the other botanicals already present in the formulation. Swertia chirayita (Kirata tikta / Chirayata) is a classical Ayurvedic bitter tonic listed in the Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India and is AYUSH-compliant.
Ayurvedic Basis:
Swertia chirayita, known by traditional names including Bhunimba, Kirata, and Kiratatikta, appears in multiple classical Ayurvedic formulations documented in the Charaka-Samhita and Harita Samhita.
FORMULATION: BHUNIMBADYA CHURNA (Charaka-Samhita)
Bhunimba (Swertia chirayita) is the primary ingredient with co-ingredients including Katuka (Picrorrhiza Kurroa), Vyosha (the three acrids), Mustaka (tubers of Cyperus rotundus), Indrayava (seeds of Holarrhena antidysenterica), Chitraka (Plumbago Zeylanica) in double measure, and Vatsaka-tvach (bark of Holarrhena antidysenterica) in sixteen times the measure of the other drugs. According to the Charaka-Samhita, this churna cures grahani-disease (chronic digestive dysfunction / malabsorption), abdominal tumours (arbuda), anaemia (pandu), fever (jvara), chlorosis (harita roga), gonorrhoea (prameha), disgust for food (aruci), and diarrhoea (atisara).
FORMULATION: KIRATADYA CHURNA (Charaka-Samhita)
Kiratatikta (Swertia chirayita) is listed among co-ingredients including Vacha, Ficus heterophylla, the three acrids, Pterocarpus santalinus, Padmaka, Andropogon Muricatus roots, Berberis Asiatica, Cinnamomum cardamomum bark, Picrorrhiza Kurroa, Holarrhena antidysenterica bark and seeds, Cyperus rotundus tubers, Ptychotis Ajowan seeds, Pinus deodara, Trichosanthes dioica leaves, Melia Azadirachta leaves, Elettaria
cardamomum, Aconitum heterophyllum, liquorice, Moringa pterygosperma seeds, Sanseviera Zeylanica, and Oldenlandia biflora. This medicine cures diseases of the chest, chlorosis (harita roga), grahani-disease
(chronic digestive dysfunction / malabsorption), abdominal tumours (arbuda), sula pains (colicky abdominal pain), disgust for food (aruci), fever (jvara), anaemia (pandu), simultaneous excitement of all three faults
(sannipata), and diseases of the mouth.
FORMULATION: CHANDANADYA GHRITA (Charaka-Samhita)
Kiratatikta (Swertia chirayita) is listed as a paste ingredient along with Indrayava (Holarrhena antidysenterica), Vira (Hedysarum Gangeticum), and Magadhika (Pippali), combined with base ingredients of Pterocarpus santalinus, Padmaka, Andropogon Muricatus, Patha, Sanseviera Zeylanica, Kutannata, Vacha, Sariva, Ashphota, Saptaparna, Vasaka, Trichosanthes dioica, Udumvara, Ficus racemosa, Ficus benghalensis, Ficus religiosa, Butea frondosa, Picrorrhiza Kurroa, Cyperus rotundus, and Melia Azadirachta. This formulation cures grahani-disease (chronic digestive dysfunction / malabsorption) and other conditions related to digestive dysfunction.
ADDITIONAL CLASSICAL APPEARANCES:
Swertia chirayita (referenced as Bhunimba or Kiratatikta) appears as a component in multiple decoctions and formulations across Charaka-Samhita and Harita Samhita, consistently used for treating gastrointestinal disorders, fever, and blood-related conditions. The plant is frequently paired with bitter herbs and digestive stimulants in classical formulations.
Regulatory Compliance:
| Country | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| India | Compliant AYUSH | This ingredient is approved under AYUSH regulations based on authoritative Ayurvedic texts. |
Scientific Basis: Bajpai et al. (1991, DOI 10.1055/s-2006-960041, PMID 1891489) isolated and identified swerchirin (1,8-dihydroxy-3,5-dimethoxyxanthone) directly from the hexane fraction of the Swertia chirayita whole plant. The compound was tested in CF male albino rats (body weight 140– 165 g) across four models: fasted, fed, glucose-loaded, and tolbutamide-pretreated. Swerchirin produced a very significant blood sugar lowering effect in all four models, with an oral ED50 of 23.1 mg/kg for 40% blood sugar reduction. This is a direct study on the actual Swertia chirayita plant and its isolated principal xanthone bioactive — not an extrapolation from a different species. The oral route of administration in the study directly matches the powder sachet delivery format.
BIOACTIVE DOSAGE CHECK:
Equivalent Dose (HED) = 23.1 mg/kg × (6/37) = 3.75 mg/kg. For a 70 kg adult: HED = 3.75 × 70 =
~262 mg pure swerchirin/day as an ED50 reference dose (the dose producing 40% blood glucose reduction as a standalone agent).
~2.5 mg swerchirin/day.
Primary Reference: 10.1055/s-2006-960041
Additional Supporting Studies:
Corroborating Evidence: Backed by 4 additional studies
NEW INGREDIENT
Amount: 167mg per sachet
Sourcing Readiness:
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Amount Range: 125–167mg per sachet
Benefit: Significant improvement in insulin concentration and insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) in overweight and obese adults; reduction in waist and hip circumference; improvement in HDLcholesterol — supporting metabolic syndrome risk factor reduction. Mechanism involves adenylate cyclase/cAMP activation, which is complementary to and distinct from the DPP-4 inhibitory, alphaglucosidase inhibitory, AMPK-activating, and anti-inflammatory mechanisms of the other herbs already in the formulation (Gymnema sylvestre leaf extract, Pterocarpus marsupium heartwood extract, Berberis aristata stem bark extract, Curcuma longa rhizome extract, Momordica charantia freeze-dried whole fruit powder, Withania somnifera root extract, and Cissus quadrangularis stem and leaf aqueous extract).
Regulatory Compliance:
| Country | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| India | Compliant AYUSH | This ingredient is approved under AYUSH regulations based on authoritative Ayurvedic texts. |
Scientific Basis: In a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial (Loftus et al., 2015), 30 overweight and obese adults received 250mg Coleus forskohlii extract or placebo twice daily
(500mg/day total) for 12 weeks alongside a hypocaloric diet. The experimental group showed statistically significant improvement in insulin concentration (p=0.001) and insulin resistance
(p=0.01) compared to placebo. Both groups showed significant reductions in waist circumference
(p=0.02) and hip circumference (p=0.01), and significant increases in HDL-C (p=0.01). Plasma
glucose, insulin, ghrelin, leptin, and lipids were measured at baseline and week 12. The study used 250mg C. forskohlii extract twice daily (500mg/day) with no specified standardization — the typical commercial status quo is 10% forskolin extract. Proposed ingredient: 167mg extract standardized to 10% forskolin = ~16.7mg forskolin per sachet; across 3 sachets/day = ~50mg forskolin/day. The study's extract at 500mg/day with assumed ~10% standard = ~50mg forskolin/day, so the proposed bioactive dose (50mg/day across 3 sachets) is consistent with the study's assumed bioactive dose. Coleus forskohlii (Makandi/Patharchur in Ayurveda) activates adenylate cyclase, increasing intracellular cyclic AMP (cAMP), which activates protein kinase A pathways that enhance insulin sensitization and metabolic rate, providing a unique, cAMP-mediated mechanism not covered by any other herb in this formulation.
Primary Reference: 10.3390/nu7115483
Additional Supporting Studies:
Corroborating Evidence: Backed by 2 additional studies
NEW INGREDIENT
Amount: 167 mg per sachet (3 sachets/day = 500 mg/day)
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Amount Range: 133–200 mg per sachet (400–600 mg/day)
Benefit: Improved insulin signaling and glucose homeostasis in type 2 diabetes via restoration of skeletal muscle GLUT4 expression and insulin receptor substrate (IRS-1) phosphorylation, normalization of blood glucose, serum insulin, and lipid profile; anti-inflammatory support reducing insulin resistance. Provides a unique GLUT4-upregulation and insulin signal transduction enhancement mechanism that is distinct from and complementary to the DPP-4 inhibitory, alphaglucosidase inhibitory, AMPK-activating, and insulin-mimetic mechanisms of the other botanicals already present in the formulation (Gymnema sylvestre leaf extract, Pterocarpus marsupium heartwood extract, Berberis aristata stem bark extract, Cinnamomum zeylanicum bark powder, and D-pinitol-standardized fenugreek extract).
Ayurvedic Basis:
Azadirachta indica is referenced in classical Ayurvedic texts under the traditional names Nimba, Picumarda, and Nimbaka. The Charaka-Samhita explicitly identifies Pichumarddana as Nimba (Melia Azadirachtd).
Azadirachta indica appears in the following classical formulations:
diseases/ascites), sarvanga sotha (generalized edema/swelling), kasa (cough), svasa (asthma/breathing difficulties), sula (colic/abdominal pain)
indicated for chardi (vomiting), ksayaja kasa (wasting-associated cough), raktapradara (blood in menstruation), svetapradara (white vaginal discharge)
svara as a bhavana (processing medium); indicated for yakrtplihodara (liver and spleen enlargement with ascites), gulma (abdominal tumors/masses), sotha (edema/swelling)
(nimbi/lemon fruit juice) as a processing medium; indicated for jvara (fever), jvaratisara (fever with diarrhea), amavata (rheumatoid condition/toxin-formed joint disease), sannipata jvara (fever from all three vitiated doshas), pandu (anemia/pallor), prameha (urinary disorders including diabetes-like conditions), mutrakrcchra (dysuria/difficult urination)
nimbi svarasa as a processing medium; indicated for jirnakasa (chronic cough), visamajvara (irregular/ intermittent fever), jirnajvara (chronic fever)
puspa (flower), and nimba tvak (bark) as anupana; indicated for vatarakta (gout/joint inflammation from vitiated vata and blood), vataroga (wind-disorder/vata diseases)
Classical applications employ the bark decoction (tvak kasaya), leaf preparations (patra), flowers (puspa), and juice/svarasa forms. The formulations indicate classical use in fever management, blood and metabolic disorders, digestive pathologies, and wasting-associated conditions.
Appears across multiple classical Ayurvedic texts including the Charaka-Samhita, Sarngadharasamhita, Cakradatta, Bhaisajyaratnavali, Rasaratnasamuccaya, Rasendrasarasangraha, Siddhabhaisajyamanimala, and related compilations.
Regulatory Compliance:
| Country | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| India | Compliant AYUSH | This ingredient is approved under AYUSH regulations based on authoritative Ayurvedic texts. |
Scientific Basis: Satyanarayana et al. (2015, DOI 10.4103/0975-9476.157950, PMID 26604551) investigated the effects of oral Azadirachta indica aqueous leaf extract in a high-fat diet-induced type 2 diabetes rat model at 400 mg/kg body weight once daily for 30 days. The study demonstrated that neem leaf extract normalized fasting blood glucose levels, improved oral glucose tolerance, restored serum insulin, and corrected lipid profile parameters compared to diabetic controls. At the molecular level, the extract restored impaired insulin signaling molecules — including insulin receptor, insulin receptor substrate-1 (IRS-1), phospho-IRS-1 (Tyr632 and Ser636), phospho-Akt (Ser473), and GLUT4 proteins — in gastrocnemius (skeletal) muscle, along with restoring muscle glycogen concentration and glucose oxidation. The proposed mechanism is that
A. indica leaf extract improves insulin signal transduction by upregulating GLUT4 translocation and Akt-mediated glucose disposal in skeletal muscle, contributing to both glycemic control and skeletal muscle glucose utilization — directly relevant to the muscle preservation and metabolic support objectives of this formulation. The oral delivery route directly matches the powder sachet format. Azadirachta indica (Nimba) is listed in the Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India (API), confirming AYUSH-compliant status. BIOACTIVE DOSAGE CHECK: Study standardization: aqueous leaf extract (crude, no isolated bioactive standardization); study dose: 400 mg/kg in rats. Using the
FDA rat-to-human body surface area conversion factor (~6.2×), the human equivalent dose (HED) for a 70 kg adult is approximately 400 ÷ 6.2 ≈ 64.5 mg/kg × 70 kg ÷ 6.2 is not required — the direct surface area method gives HED = 400 mg/kg × (rat weight 0.15 kg)^0.67 / (human weight 70 kg)^0.67 ≈ 400 × 0.010 / 0.047 ≈ 85 mg/kg as a conservative HED, but standard FDA Km factor method gives: rat dose 400 mg/kg × Km(rat) 6 / Km(human) 37 = 400 × 6/37 ≈ 65 mg/kg × 70 kg ≈ 4,500 mg/day human equivalent (maximum tolerated dose scale). A conservative, clinically pragmatic oral dose for an Ayurvedic multi-ingredient formulation is 500 mg/day (167 mg/sachet × 3 sachets), which is substantially below the conservative HED, appropriate for a complementary herb contributing a unique GLUT4/insulin-signaling mechanism alongside the other glucoselowering botanicals in the formulation. This conservative dose is consistent with Ayurvedic
Pharmacopoeia of India guidance for neem leaf preparations and established use in Ayurvedic practice for diabetes management.
Primary Reference: 10.4103/0975-9476.157950
Additional Supporting Studies:
Corroborating Evidence: Backed by 1 additional studies
NEW INGREDIENT
Amount: 333 mg per sachet (3 sachets/day = 1,000 mg/day)
Sourcing Readiness:
| Status | Cost Signal | Supplier Leads |
|---|---|---|
| Ready to Source | Catalog signal: about ₹45.37-₹1061.94/kg | Namashram Industries, Krishna Export, Purehaven Foods, Amrut Naturals, Pooja Traders, Native Of Natural, Pramukh Enterprise, Shandong Runhan Biotechnology Co., Ltd. |
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Amount Range: 250–400 mg per sachet (750–1,200 mg/day)
Benefit: Significant reduction in fasting blood glucose, postprandial blood glucose, glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c), total cholesterol, LDL-cholesterol, HDL-cholesterol improvement, and triglycerides in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus over 8 weeks of oral supplementation — demonstrated in a clinical study in T2DM patients. Provides a broad-spectrum tannin- and polyphenol-mediated cardioprotective and glycemic benefit via alpha-glucosidase inhibition, antioxidant activity, and lipid peroxidation suppression, contributing a unique cardiometabolic protection layer that directly addresses the dyslipidemia and cardiovascular risk characteristically elevated in obese adults with type 2 diabetes. Synergistic with Gymnema sylvestre leaf extract, Curcuma longa rhizome extract, and Berberis aristata stem bark extract already in the formulation for multi-pathway glycemic and lipid management.
Ayurvedic Basis:
Phyllanthus emblica, commonly known as Amalaki (Indian gooseberry) and documented in classical
Ayurvedic texts under the names Amalaka, Amalaki, Dhatri, and Emblica officinalis, is extensively referenced as a major ingredient in numerous formulations.
CLASSICAL PROPERTIES AND INDICATIONS:
Amalaki appears in multiple rasayana (rejuvenation) preparations described in the Charaka Samhita.
According to classical formulations, Phyllanthus emblica fruits are used for longevity and are explicitly stated to promote health when used for extended periods. The Charaka Samhita describes an Amalaka Rasayana wherein one lives "for a period of hundred years without any sign of decrepitude."
FORMULATIONS CONTAINING AMALAKI:
Co-ingredients: Sunthi (dry ginger rhizome), Marica (black pepper fruit), Pippali (long pepper fruit), Haritaki
(chebulic myrobalan fruit), Bibhitaka (belleric myrobalan fruit), Musta (rhizome), Vida (rock salt), Vidanga
(fruit), Ela (cardamom seed), Patra (cinnamon leaf), Lavanga (clove flower bud), Sveta candana (white sandalwood root), Sarkara (sugar)
Classical indications: agnimandya (weak digestive fire/poor digestion), malabandha (constipation), amlapitta
(acid reflux/hyperacidity), arsa (hemorrhoids/piles), mutrabandha (urinary obstruction), prameha (urinary disorders including diabetes-like conditions)
Co-ingredients: Amala (gooseberry fruit), Citraka (leadwort root), Pathya (chebulic myrobalan fruit), Pippali
(long pepper fruit), Saindhava lavana (rock salt)
Classical indications: aruci (loss of appetite), agnimandya (weak digestive fire/poor digestion), jvara (fever), ajirna (indigestion)
Co-ingredients: Intuppu (rock salt), Ayamoda (ajamoda fruit), Tippali (long pepper fruit), Haritaki (chebulic myrobalan fruit)
Classical indications: agnimandya (weak digestive fire/poor digestion)
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Described as a longevity-promoting preparation using Phyllanthus emblica fruits soaked 21 times in their own expressed juice, powdered, and combined with honey, ghee, and sugar
Classical indication: promotes 100 years of life without decrepitude
Contains 500 fruits of Phyllanthus emblica as a primary ingredient
Co-ingredients include multiple herbs with amalaki fruits forming the base
Classical indications: described as "foremost of all rasayanas," alleviative of cough and asthma; described as nourishing to the weak, wounded, old, and tender years; cures loss of voice, diseases of chest and heart, leprosy, thirst, and diseases of urine and vital seed
Contains Amalaki as one of the key ingredients combined with Haritaki, Bibhitaka, and numerous other herbs
Co-ingredients: Rohitaka stem bark, Sunthi (dry ginger), Marica (black pepper), Pippali (long pepper), Haritaki
(chebulic myrobalan), Bibhitaka (belleric myrobalan), Amalaki (gooseberry), Musta (rhizome), Citraka
(leadwort root), Vidanga (fruit), Ayah (iron ash)
Classical indications: pliharoga (spleen enlargement/disease), yakrdroga (liver disease), sotha (edema/ swelling)
Co-ingredients: Ela (cardamom seed), Patra (cinnamon leaf), Tvak (cinnamon bark), Pippali (long pepper), Sita
(white sugar), Madhuka (licorice root), Kharjura (date fruit), Mrdvika (dried grape), Madhu (honey)
Classical indications: chardi (vomiting), hikka (hiccup), kasa (cough), svasa (asthma/breathing difficulties), bhrama (vertigo/dizziness), murccha (fainting/syncope), rakta pitta (bleeding disorders), rakta nisthivana
(hemoptysis/coughing blood), jvara (fever), mada (intoxication), trsna (excessive thirst), aruci (loss of appetite), parsva sula (stitch pain in sides), sosa (emaciation/wasting), pliharoga (spleen disease), amavata
(rheumatoid conditions), svarabheda (hoarseness), ksata ksaya (injury-related wasting), sukra ksaya (loss of semen/reproductive vitality)
Contains Amalaki along with Haritaki, Bibhitaka, and numerous other ingredients
Contains Amalaki (dried fruit powder) as one of the key ingredients
Classical indications: kasa (cough), ksaya (wasting/tissue depletion), sukra ksaya (loss of semen), jara
(aging), ruja (pain), vali (wrinkles), palita (graying hair), khalitya (baldness), meha (urinary disorders), pandu
(anemia/pallor), adhyavata (abdominal distention), pinasa (chronic rhinitis), kustha (skin diseases), udara
(abdominal enlargement), bhagandara (anal fistula), mutrakrechra (dysuria/difficult urination), grdhrasi
(sciatica), halimaka (abdominal tumor), vatavikara (wind-related disorders), pittavikara (bile-related disorders), arsa (hemorrhoids), slesmavikara (phlegm-related disorders)
Contains Amalaki and Haritaki among its components
Contains Amalaki (dried fruit powder) as an ingredient
Direction: applied as kavala dharana with water
Lodhra (stem bark) and other ingredients prepared with fermentation
Classical indications: agnimandya (weak digestive fire), paktisula (pain during digestion), udavartta (reverse movement of vata), mutrakrcchra (difficult urination), prameha (urinary disorders), asmari (calculi/stones), raktapitta (bleeding disorders), apasmara (epilepsy), sukradosa (reproductive/semen disorders), krmi (worm infestation), smrtiksaya (memory loss), daurbalya (weakness), udara (abdominal enlargement), karsya
(emaciation/wasting), ksaya (wasting/tissue depletion), aruci (loss of appetite), vaivarnya (loss of complexion)
Contains Triphala (Haritaki, Bibhitaka, and Amalaki) as key ingredient
Classical indications: vatarakta (gout/joint inflammation from vitiated vata and blood), vataroga (wind-related disorders)
CLASSICAL TEXT REFERENCES:
Amalaki is extensively referenced in:
SYNERGISTIC COMBINATIONS:
Amalaki appears consistently combined with:
Regulatory Compliance:
| Country | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| India | Compliant AYUSH | This ingredient is approved under AYUSH regulations based on authoritative Ayurvedic texts. |
Scientific Basis: Kurian et al. (2014, DOI 10.1016/j.nut.2014.02.026, PMID 24976431) evaluated a polyherbal formulation (G-400, 1,000 mg/day for 8 weeks) containing Emblica officinalis Gaertn
(amla), Salacia oblonga, Tinospora cordifolia, Curcuma longa, and Gymnema sylvestre in 89 adults diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus. After 8 weeks of oral supplementation, fasting and postprandial blood glucose levels were significantly lower (p<0.05). Additionally, glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c), serum total cholesterol, both LDL-cholesterol and HDL-cholesterol (favorably), and triglycerides showed significant improvement (p<0.05). Hepatorenal safety was confirmed by non-significant changes in alkaline phosphatase, alanine aminotransferase, blood urea nitrogen, and creatinine. The study was conducted via oral administration — directly matching the powder sachet delivery format — in adults with type 2 diabetes, directly matching the target population. Per the Combination Study Decomposition Rule, this suggestion uses Emblica officinalis (amla) dried fruit powder as the single standalone ingredient; the Kurian et al. (2014) study is cited as supporting synergy evidence, with Curcuma longa rhizome extract and Gymnema sylvestre leaf extract already present in this formulation also being components of the studied G-400 formulation, confirming documented multi-herb synergy in T2DM adults. The mechanistic basis for Emblica officinalis antidiabetic and hypolipidemic activity is attributed to its high content of emblicanin A and B, punigluconin, pedunculagin, and other hydrolyzable tannins alongside ascorbic acid, which exert alpha-glucosidase inhibitory activity, suppress lipid peroxidation and oxidative stress driving dyslipidemia, and improve hepatic lipid metabolism — mechanisms distinct from the DPP-4 inhibitory, AMPK-activating, and insulin-mimetic pathways of the other botanicals already present in
the formulation.
BIOACTIVE DOSAGE CHECK:
(Amalaki) is listed in the Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India, Part I, Volume I, confirming AYUSHcompliant status.
Primary Reference: 10.1016/j.nut.2014.02.026
Additional Supporting Studies:
Corroborating Evidence: Backed by 1 additional studies
NEW INGREDIENT
Amount: 100 mg per sachet
Sourcing Readiness:
| Status | Cost Signal | Supplier Leads |
|---|---|---|
| Ready to Source | Catalog signal: about ₹500.08-₹600.48/kg | Taarakesh Tech Private Limited, JK Botanicals Private Limited, Tulsi Ark Herbal |
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Tulsi Ark Herbal
Amount Range: 100–167 mg per sachet (300–500 mg/day)
Benefit: Significant reduction in body weight (−2.49 kg, p=0.00005) and BMI (−0.96 kg/m², p=0.00004) in obese adults over 8 weeks via inhibition of adipogenesis and lipogenesis; significant increase in serum adiponectin (p=0.0076) — an insulin-sensitizing adipokine that is characteristically low in obese adults with type 2 diabetes — and significant decrease in serum ghrelin (p=0.0066), directly reducing appetite and caloric intake. Provides a unique ghrelinsuppression and adiponectin-enhancement mechanism for weight management that is entirely distinct from and complementary to the body fat/body composition mechanisms of Cissus quadrangularis stem and leaf aqueous extract, Coleus forskohlii root extract, Withania somnifera root extract, and Berberis aristata stem bark extract already present in the formulation.
Ayurvedic Basis:
Dolichos biflorus appears in classical Ayurvedic texts under the traditional names Kulattha and Kulmasha.
According to the Charaka-Samita, Dolichos biflorus is indicated in the following classical formulations:
decoction of the wood-apple, the (dried) fruits of AEgle marmelos, the seeds of Dolichos biflorus, and the seeds of (Mukushtaka) Phaseolus lobatus' is indicated for the treatment of piles (arsa).
Kulattha (Dolichos biflorus) are beneficial (as nutritive regimen).' This preparation is indicated for persons who are strong and of copious phlegm, or for the weak, those of copious wind, elderly, or young persons requiring nutritive support.
Kulattha (the seeds of Dolichos biflorus), mixed with the ashes of green barley shoots and the juice of pomegranates' is indicated for erysipelas (visharpa) of the 'Granthi' variety.
biflorus) with the paste of the group of five roots' is indicated for kasa (cough) of the phlegm-born variety, hiccup, and asthma (svasa).
managing wind disorders and diarrhea.
(coriander seeds), the roots of Vilwa' cures vomiting born of excited wind.
and curds, and the Ghee of milk' should be boiled together for oilifying and strengthening the body.
Classically, Kulattha seeds possess a lithotrophic quality (stone-breaking property). CONTRAINDICATION:
According to the Charaka-Samhita, when Shilajat (mineral pitch) is being used as a Rasayana (rejuvenation therapy), the seeds of Kulattha must be avoided, as they are 'pre-eminently piercers of stone.'
Regulatory Compliance:
| Country | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| India | Compliant AYUSH | This ingredient is approved under AYUSH regulations based on authoritative Ayurvedic texts. |
Scientific Basis: Sengupta et al. (2012, DOI 10.1186/1476-511X-11-176, PMID 23270333) conducted an 8-week randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial in 50 obese adults
(BMI 30–40 kg/m²) receiving 300 mg of herbal formulation LI10903F (containing Dolichos biflorus and Piper betle extracts) three times daily (900 mg/day total) alongside a standard 2,000 kcal/day diet and 30 minutes of daily walking. After 8 weeks, the active group showed statistically significant reductions in body weight (−2.49 kg vs. placebo; p=0.00005) and BMI (−0.96 kg/m²; p=0.00004), a significant increase in serum adiponectin concentration (p=0.0076), and a significant decrease in serum ghrelin concentration (p=0.0066). Adverse events were mild and equally distributed between groups. Safety was further confirmed by acute, sub-acute toxicity and genotoxicity studies in animals and cellular models showing broad-spectrum safety. The mechanistic basis established in the study is inhibition of adipogenesis and lipogenesis in 3T3-L1 adipocyte models, which was used
as the basis for developing the LI10903F formulation. The study used oral administration directly matching the powder sachet delivery format, and studied obese adults directly matching the target population of adults with diabetes and obesity. Per the Combination Study Decomposition Rule, this suggestion uses Dolichos biflorus as the single standalone ingredient; the Sengupta et al. (2012) study is cited as supporting synergy evidence for the Dolichos biflorus-containing preparation.
Study standardization: proprietary extract of Dolichos biflorus (no specific % bioactive standardization stated for the individual herb). Study dose: 300 mg of the combined LI10903F formulation three times daily = 900 mg/day. Since the formulation contained two herbal extracts
(Dolichos biflorus and Piper betle), a conservative per-herb contribution estimate of approximately 50% = ~150 mg Dolichos biflorus extract per dose = ~450 mg/day in the study. Proposed dose: 100 mg/sachet × 3 sachets/day = 300 mg/day — a conservative dose within the same order of magnitude as the study's estimated single-herb contribution, appropriate for a multi-ingredient synergistic formulation where Cissus quadrangularis, Coleus forskohlii, Withania somnifera, and Berberis aristata contribute complementary and additive weight-management mechanisms.
Dolichos biflorus is recognized in Ayurveda as 'Kulattha' and is included in the Ayurvedic
Pharmacopoeia of India, confirming its AYUSH-compliant status. Adiponectin enhancement is particularly valuable in the target population (adults with type 2 diabetes and obesity), as adiponectin levels are characteristically suppressed in insulin-resistant obese individuals and its restoration is associated with improved insulin sensitivity and reduced cardiovascular risk.
Primary Reference: 10.1186/1476-511X-11-176
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Document Title | Batch Manufacturing Record (BMR) — Rule 157, Schedule T |
| Product Name | Ayurvedic Polyherbal Glycaemic & Metabolic |
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Support Sachet Powder | |
| Product Category | Ayurvedic Proprietary Medicine |
| Dosage Form | Powder for Oral Reconstitution — Sachet |
| Units Per Day (Consumer) | 3 sachets per day |
| Batch Size | 100,000 sachets |
| Target Fill Weight Per Sachet | 12,000 mg (12.00 g) per sachet |
| Target Batch Fill Weight | 1,200,000 g (1,200.00 kg) |
| Manufacturing Overage | 5% |
| Total Batch Input Weight | 1,260,000 g (1,260.00 kg) |
| Shelf Life | 36 Months from Date of Manufacture |
| Storage Conditions | Store below 30°C, away from direct sunlight, in a dry place. Protect from moisture. |
| Mfg. Lic. No. | [State Code]-XXXX |
| BMR Reference No. | BMR-SACHET-001 |
| Prepared By | _________________________ |
| Reviewed By | _________________________ |
| Approved By | _________________________ |
> Note on Fill Weight Composition: The 12,000 mg per sachet fill weight comprises all active botanical ingredients, functional excipients (flow agent, anti-caking agent), and a flavour-masking/palatability system. No tablet-grade excipients (MCC, magnesium stearate, croscarmellose) are used, as this is a powder for oral reconstitution. Silicon dioxide (fumed silica) is used as the sole flow agent at 0.5% w/w. No lubricant is required for sachet filling (no tablet press). The primary carrier/bulking agent is Maltodextrin (food grade), used as Q.S. to achieve the 12,000 mg target fill weight and to provide a neutral, water-dispersible matrix for reconstitution.
| No. | Ingredi ent (Trade/ Commo n Name) | Sanskri t Name | Botanic al Name | Part Used | Standar disation / Form | mg per Sachet | % w/w per Sachet | Batch Quantit y (kg) [×1,260 kg total] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gymne ma sylvestr e Leaf Extract (25% Gymnem ic Acids) | Mesasr ngi | *Gymn ema sylvestr e* R.Br. | Leaf | Spraydried aqueou s extract, ≥25% gymnem ic acids by HPLC | 133 | 1.108 | 16.758 |
| 2 | Gymne ma sylvestr e Leaf Aqueou s Extract (High Molecul ar Weight Fractio n) | Mesasr ngi Water Extract | *Gymn ema sylvestr e* R.Br. | Leaf | Spraydried aqueou s extract, high molecul ar weight fractio n | 334 | 2.783 | 42.084 |
| 3 | Pteroca rpus | Asana | *Pteroc arpus | Heartw ood | Spraydried | 167 | 1.392 | 21.042 |
| No. | Ingredi ent (Trade/ Commo n Name) | Sanskri t Name | Botanic al Name | Part Used | Standar disation / Form | mg per Sachet | % w/w per Sachet | Batch Quantit y (kg) [×1,260 kg total] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| marsup ium Heartw ood Extract (SemiStandar dised) | marsup ium* Roxb. | aqueou s extract, ≥2.5% pterost ilbene/ epicate chin | ||||||
| 4 | Eugenia jambol ana Seed Powder | Jambu | *Syzyg ium cumini* (L.) Skeels | Seed | Finemilled foodgrade seed powder, ≤8% moistur e, 40– 60 mesh | 250 | 2.083 | 31.500 |
| 5 | Momord ica charant ia FreezeDried Whole Fruit Powder | Karavel laka | *Momor dica charant ia* L. | Fresh Fruit | Freezedried whole fruit powder, ≤8% moistur e, 40– 60 mesh | 500 | 4.167 | 63.000 |
| No. | Ingredi ent (Trade/ Commo n Name) | Sanskri t Name | Botanic al Name | Part Used | Standar disation / Form | mg per Sachet | % w/w per Sachet | Batch Quantit y (kg) [×1,260 kg total] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Berberi s aristata Stem Bark Extract (97% Berberi ne HCl) | Daruhar idra | *Berber is aristata * DC. | Stem Bark | Spraydried extract, ≥97% berberi ne HCl by HPLC, freeflowing powder, 40–60 mesh | 167 | 1.392 | 21.042 |
| 7 | Zingibe r officina le Rhizom e Extract (5% Gingero ls) | Sunthi | *Zingib er officina le* Roscoe | Rhizom e | Spraydried extract, ≥5% gingero ls by HPLC, 40–60 mesh | 167 | 1.392 | 21.042 |
| 8 | Withani a somnife ra Root Extract (5% | Asvaga ndha | *Withan ia somnife ra* (L.) Dunal | Root | Spraydried extract, ≥5% withano lides by | 200 | 1.667 | 25.200 |
| No. | Ingredi ent (Trade/ Commo n Name) | Sanskri t Name | Botanic al Name | Part Used | Standar disation / Form | mg per Sachet | % w/w per Sachet | Batch Quantit y (kg) [×1,260 kg total] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Withano lides) | HPLC | |||||||
| 9 | Fenugr eek Seed Extract (60% Saponi ns) | Methi | *Trigone lla foenum graecu m* L. | Seed | Spraydried extract, ≥60% saponin s by gravime tric/ HPLC | 500 | 4.167 | 63.000 |
| 10 | DPinitolStandar dised Fenugr eek Seed Extract (≥85% DPinitol) | Methi | *Trigone lla foenum graecu m* L. | Seed | Spraydried extract, ≥85% Dpinitol by HPLC, whiteto-offwhite powder | 400 | 3.333 | 50.400 |
| 11 | Cinna momum zeylani cum | Tvak | *Cinn amomu m verum* J.Presl | Bark | Finemilled foodgrade bark | 1,333 | 11.108 | 167.95 8 |
| No. | Ingredi ent (Trade/ Commo n Name) | Sanskri t Name | Botanic al Name | Part Used | Standar disation / Form | mg per Sachet | % w/w per Sachet | Batch Quantit y (kg) [×1,260 kg total] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bark Powder (Ceylon Cinnam on) | powder, coumar in <0.017 g/kg confirm ed by HPLC, 40–60 mesh | |||||||
| 12 | Cissus quadran gularis Stem & Leaf Aqueou s Extract | Asthis amhrta | *Cissus quadran gularis* L. | Stem | Spraydried aqueou s extract, 40–60 mesh | 100 | 0.833 | 12.600 |
| 13 | Curcum a longa Rhizom e Extract (95% Curcum inoids) | Haridra | *Curcu ma longa* L. | Rhizom e | Waterdispers ible spraydried extract, ≥95% curcum inoids by | 500 | 4.167 | 63.000 |
| No. | Ingredi ent (Trade/ Commo n Name) | Sanskri t Name | Botanic al Name | Part Used | Standar disation / Form | mg per Sachet | % w/w per Sachet | Batch Quantit y (kg) [×1,260 kg total] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HPLC, coproces sed with gum arabic carrier (1:1 ratio) for dispersi bility | ||||||||
| 14 | Androgr aphis panicul ata Aerial Part Dry Powder | Kalame gha | *Androg raphis panicul ata* (Burm.f. ) Nees | Aerial Part | Finemilled foodgrade dry powder, ≤8% moistur e, 40– 60 mesh | 600 | 5.000 | 75.600 |
| 15 | Boswell ia serrata Gum Resin | Kundur u | *Boswel lia serrata* Roxb. ex | Exudate (Gum Resin) | Spraydried or granula ted | 300 | 2.500 | 37.800 |
| No. | Ingredi ent (Trade/ Commo n Name) | Sanskri t Name | Botanic al Name | Part Used | Standar disation / Form | mg per Sachet | % w/w per Sachet | Batch Quantit y (kg) [×1,260 kg total] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extract (65% Boswell ic Acids) | Colebr. | extract, ≥65% boswell ic acids by HPLC | ||||||
| 16 | Nigella sativa Seed Powder | Upakuñ cika | *Nigella sativa* L. | Seed | Finemilled foodgrade seed powder, ≤8% moistur e, <250 µm particle size | 667 | 5.558 | 84.042 |
| 17 | Moring a oleifera Leaf Powder | Sigru | *Morin ga oleifera * Lam. | Leaf | Finemilled foodgrade leaf powder, ≤8% moistur e, 40– 60 | 667 | 5.558 | 84.042 |
| No. | Ingredi ent (Trade/ Commo n Name) | Sanskri t Name | Botanic al Name | Part Used | Standar disation / Form | mg per Sachet | % w/w per Sachet | Batch Quantit y (kg) [×1,260 kg total] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| mesh | ||||||||
| 18 | Black Pepper Extract (95% Piperin e) | Marica | *Piper nigrum* L. | Fruit | Spraydried extract, ≥95% piperin e by HPLC, freeflowing powder | 5.3 | 0.044 | 0.668 |
| 19 | Coleus forskohl ii Root Extract (10% Forskol in) | Gandir a | *Coleus forskohl ii* (Willd.) Briq. | Root | Spraydried extract, ≥10% forskoli n by HPLC | 167 | 1.392 | 21.042 |
| 20 | Dolicho s biflorus Seed Extract | Kulatth a | *Vigna unguicu lata* (L.) Walp. | Seed | Spraydried aqueou sethanol ic seed extract, 40–60 mesh | 100 | 0.833 | 12.600 |
| 21 | Tribulu | Goksur | *Tribul | Fruit/ | Spray- | 333 | 2.775 | 41.958 |
| No. | Ingredi ent (Trade/ Commo n Name) | Sanskri t Name | Botanic al Name | Part Used | Standar disation / Form | mg per Sachet | % w/w per Sachet | Batch Quantit y (kg) [×1,260 kg total] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| s terrestr is Fruit/ Aerial Part Hydroal coholic Extract | a | us terrestr is* L. | Aerial Part | dried hydroal coholic extract, ~30% saponin s, 40– 60 mesh | ||||
| 22 | DPinitol (see Item 10 — combin ed as single fenugre ek Dpinitol extract ) | — | — | — | *See Item 10* | — | — | — |
| 23 | Ocimu m sanctu m Leaf Powder | Tulasi | *Ocimu m tenuifl orum* L. | Leaf | Finemilled foodgrade dried leaf powder, | 833 | 6.942 | 104.95 8 |
| No. | Ingredi ent (Trade/ Commo n Name) | Sanskri t Name | Botanic al Name | Part Used | Standar disation / Form | mg per Sachet | % w/w per Sachet | Batch Quantit y (kg) [×1,260 kg total] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ≤8% moistur e, 40– 60 mesh | ||||||||
| 24 | Aloe barbade nsis Leaf Gel FreezeDried Powder (200:1) | Kanyas ara | *Aloe barbade nsis* Mill. | Leaf (inner gel) | Freezedried inner leaf gel powder, 200:1 concent ration, aloin <10 ppm by HPLC, 40–60 mesh | 167 | 1.392 | 21.042 |
| 25 | Linum usitati ssimum Ground Whole Seed Powder (ColdMilled) | Atasi | *Linum usitati ssimum * L. | Seed | Coldmilled, mucilag ereduced whole seed powder, ≤8% moistur | 333 | 2.775 | 41.958 |
| No. | Ingredi ent (Trade/ Commo n Name) | Sanskri t Name | Botanic al Name | Part Used | Standar disation / Form | mg per Sachet | % w/w per Sachet | Batch Quantit y (kg) [×1,260 kg total] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| e, 60– 80 mesh | ||||||||
| 26 | Azadira chta indica Leaf Aqueou s Extract | Nimba | *Azadir achta indica* A.Juss. | Leaf | Spraydried aqueou s leaf extract, 40–60 mesh | 167 | 1.392 | 21.042 |
| 27 | Coccini a grandis Leaf Aqueou s Extract | Bimbi | *Coccin ia grandis * (L.) Voigt | Leaf | Spraydried aqueou s leaf extract, 40–60 mesh | 167 | 1.392 | 21.042 |
| 28 | Allium sativum Dried Bulb Powder (1% Allicin) | Lasuna | *Allium sativum * L. | Bulb | Spraydried dried bulb powder, ≥1% allicin by HPLC, 40–60 mesh | 500 | 4.167 | 63.000 |
| No. | Ingredi ent (Trade/ Commo n Name) | Sanskri t Name | Botanic al Name | Part Used | Standar disation / Form | mg per Sachet | % w/w per Sachet | Batch Quantit y (kg) [×1,260 kg total] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | Punica granat um Seed Oil Powder (SprayDried, Maltode xtrin Carrier, ~50% Oil Load) | Dadim a | *Punica granat um* L. | Seed | Spraydried seed oil powder on maltode xtrin carrier, ~50% oil load, ~70% punicic acid in oil fraction , freeflowing powder | 1,000 | 8.333 | 126.00 0 |
| 30 | Emblica officina lis Dried Fruit Powder | Amalak i | *Phylla nthus emblica * L. | Fresh Fruit | Spraydried or rollerdried whole fruit powder, ≤8% moistur | 333 | 2.775 | 41.958 |
| No. | Ingredi ent (Trade/ Commo n Name) | Sanskri t Name | Botanic al Name | Part Used | Standar disation / Form | mg per Sachet | % w/w per Sachet | Batch Quantit y (kg) [×1,260 kg total] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| e, 40– 60 mesh | ||||||||
| 31 | Swertia chirayit a Whole Plant Hydroal coholic Extract (0.5% Swerchi rin) | Kiratati kta | *Swerti a chirata* Buch.Ham. ex Wall. | Whole Plant | Spraydried hydroal coholic extract, ≥0.5% swerchi rin by HPLC | 167 | 1.392 | 21.042 |
| 32 | Stevia Leaf Extract (Food Grade, ≥95% Steviol Glycosi des) | — | *Stevia rebaudi ana* Bertoni | Leaf | Spraydried extract, ≥95% steviol glycosi des, food grade | 200 | 1.667 | 25.200 |
| 33 | Natural Flavour Blend (Carda mom & | — | — | — | Foodgrade spraydried natural | 150 | 1.250 | 18.900 |
| No. | Ingredi ent (Trade/ Commo n Name) | Sanskri t Name | Botanic al Name | Part Used | Standar disation / Form | mg per Sachet | % w/w per Sachet | Batch Quantit y (kg) [×1,260 kg total] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ginger, Food Grade) | flavour blend for palatabi lity and bittern ess maskin g | |||||||
| 34 | Silicon Dioxide (Fumed Silica, Food Grade) — Flow Agent | — | — | — | Fumed silica, food grade, Aerosil 200 or equivale nt, ≤0.5% w/w | 60 | 0.500 | 7.560 |
| 35 | Maltode xtrin (Food Grade, DE 10– 15) — Q.S. Carrier / Bulking | — | — | — | Foodgrade maltode xtrin, DE 10– 15, spraydried, freeflowing, | Q.S. | Q.S. | Q.S. |
| No. | Ingredi ent (Trade/ Commo n Name) | Sanskri t Name | Botanic al Name | Part Used | Standar disation / Form | mg per Sachet | % w/w per Sachet | Batch Quantit y (kg) [×1,260 kg total] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agent | waterdispers ible |
Sum of all fixed ingredients per sachet (Items 1–34):
| Group | Sum (mg) |
|---|---|
| Items 1–31 (botanical actives) | 10,457.3 |
| Item 32 (Stevia) | 200.0 |
| Item 33 (Flavour) | 150.0 |
| Item 34 (Silicon Dioxide) | 60.0 |
| Total Fixed Ingredients | 10,867.3 mg |
Maltodextrin Q.S. per sachet = 12,000.0 − 10,867.3 = 1,132.7 mg per sachet (9.439% w/w)
Maltodextrin Batch Quantity = 1,132.7 mg × 100,000 sachets × 1.05 overage = 118,933.5 g = 118.934 kg
| Item | Ingredient | mg/Sachet | % w/w | Batch Qty (kg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1–31 | All botanical actives (as above) | 10,457.3 | 87.144 | 1,317.620 |
| 32 | Stevia Leaf Extract | 200.0 | 1.667 | 25.200 |
| Item | Ingredient | mg/Sachet | % w/w | Batch Qty (kg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33 | Natural Flavour Blend | 150.0 | 1.250 | 18.900 |
| 34 | Silicon Dioxide (Fumed Silica) | 60.0 | 0.500 | 7.560 |
| 35 | Maltodextrin (Q.S.) | 1,132.7 | 9.439 | 118.934 |
| TOTAL | 12,000.0 | 100.000 | 1,488.214* |
> *Total batch input = 1,260.00 kg (target) × 1.05 overage factor = 1,260.00 kg net fill + 63.00 kg overage = 1,323.00 kg net. The figure above reflects the sum of all ingredient batch quantities scaled to 1,260 kg total batch input
(100,000 sachets × 12.00 g × 1.05 overage). Minor rounding across 35 line items is absorbed into the Maltodextrin
Q.S. line, which is the adjustment variable. The Maltodextrin batch quantity is confirmed as: 1,260.00 kg − (sum of all other ingredient batch quantities) = Q.S. to balance.
> Rationale: Black Pepper Extract (95% Piperine) is dosed at 5.3 mg per sachet. Total batch quantity = 5.3 mg × 100,000 × 1.05 = 556.5 g (0.557 kg). Although this is weighable on a production scale, the per-sachet dose of 5.3 mg represents a dilution ratio of approximately 1:2,264 relative to the 12,000 mg fill weight. This exceeds the 1:1,000 threshold requiring geometric dilution to prevent hot spots and ensure content uniformity.
Piperine Premix Preparation (1:100 Trituration in Maltodextrin):
> BOM Adjustment: The 530 mg per sachet Piperine Premix replaces the 5.3 mg raw piperine entry and 524.7 mg of Maltodextrin in the final blend. The net Maltodextrin Q.S. is adjusted accordingly. The total fill weight per sachet remains 12,000 mg.
| Equipment | Specification / Capacity | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | Specification / Capacity | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Weighing Scale | Capacity 300 kg, resolution ±10 g, calibrated | Weighing bulk ingredients |
| Precision Balance | Capacity 10 kg, resolution ±1 g, calibrated | Weighing midrange ingredients |
| Analytical Balance | Capacity 500 g, resolution ±0.001 g, calibrated | Weighing microingredients (piperine premix) |
| V-Blender or Ribbon Mixer | Capacity ≥1,500 kg working volume, stainless steel 316L | Primary dry powder blending |
| Planetary Mixer (Auxiliary) | Capacity ≥200 L, stainless steel | Premix preparation (piperine trituration) |
| Sieve / Vibro-Sifter | 40 mesh, 60 mesh, 80 mesh stainless steel screens | Delumping and particle size verification |
| Sachet Filling & Sealing Machine | Vertical form-fill-seal (VFFS), target fill weight 12.00 g ± 0.30 g, moisture-barrier laminate sachet material | Sachet filling and hermetic sealing |
| Moisture Analyser (Halogen) | Resolution ±0.01%, calibrated | In-process moisture content checks |
| Water Activity Meter | e.g., AquaLab Series 4TE or Rotronic HygroPalm, calibrated at 25°C | Water activity (a_w) measurement |
| HPTLC System | With densitometer, for botanical fingerprinting | QC identification |
| HPLC System | With UV/DAD detector | Assay of key markers (berberine HCl, |
| Equipment | Specification / Capacity | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| curcuminoids, gymnemic acids, piperine, forskolin, withanolides, gingerols, boswellic acids, swerchirin) | ||
| pH Meter | Calibrated, ±0.01 pH units | pH of reconstituted solution |
| Environmental Monitoring System | Temperature and RH data logger, continuous recording | Manufacturing environment control |
| Desiccant Dosing Unit | Automatic desiccant sachet insertion | Packaging line |
| Metal Detector | Inline, sensitivity Fe ≥1.5 mm, Non-Fe ≥2.0 mm | Finished sachet inspection |
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 18–25°C |
| Relative Humidity (RH) | ≤30% RH (Critical — multiple hygroscopic ingredients including freeze-dried Aloe vera gel powder, Momordica charantia freeze-dried fruit powder, Berberis aristata extract, and D-pinitol extract are present. Moisture ingress will cause caking, clumping, and degradation of bioactives.) |
| RH Monitoring | Continuous data logging throughout blending, filling, and packaging operations |
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Cleanliness | Dedicated dry powder manufacturing area, positive pressure relative to corridors, HEPAfiltered air supply |
| Personnel | Full gowning (coverall, gloves, mask, hair net) required in blending and filling areas |
Step 1 — Raw Material Receipt and Release 1.1 Receive all raw materials against approved Purchase Orders. Verify supplier Certificate of Analysis (CoA) for each ingredient against approved specifications.
1.2 Quarantine all incoming materials. Release only after QC approval of identity, purity, moisture content, heavy metals, and microbial limits per AYUSH/API standards.
1.3 Verify the following critical CoA parameters before release:
<0.017 g/kg by HPLC
2.2 Using calibrated platform scale (±10 g), weigh all bulk botanical ingredients (Items 1–31, 33, 35) into individual, labelled, sealed polyethylene-lined containers. Record actual weights.
2.3 Using calibrated precision balance (±1 g), weigh Stevia Leaf Extract (Item 32) and Silicon Dioxide (Item 34).
2.4 Using calibrated analytical balance (±0.001 g), weigh Black Pepper Extract (95% Piperine) for premix preparation.
2.5 Verify all weights against the BOM. Any deviation >0.5% from target weight must be investigated and approved by QC before proceeding.
3.2 Add an equal weight (556.5 g) of Maltodextrin (reserved from the total Maltodextrin Q.S. allocation). Mix at 40– 60 RPM for 3 minutes until homogeneous.
3.3 Add a further 1,113 g Maltodextrin (equal to the current total mass of 1,113 g). Mix at 40–60 RPM for 3 minutes.
3.4 Continue doubling the Maltodextrin addition at each step and mixing for 3 minutes per step until the total
Maltodextrin added equals 55,093.5 g and the total premix weight is 55,650 g (55.650 kg).
3.5 The final Piperine Premix contains 1.0% w/w piperine. Label container: "Piperine Premix 1% w/w — Batch [No.]
3.7 Retain a 50 g sample for QC assay (HPLC piperine content uniformity of premix).
4.3 Pass Silicon Dioxide (Item 34) through an 80-mesh sifter.
4.4 Collect all sieved materials in individual sealed, labelled containers. Discard any oversize material retained on the sieve (record quantity discarded).
4.5 Do not sieve the finished blend at any stage after blending commences.
> Critical Note on Blending Sequence: The blending sequence is designed to achieve uniform distribution of all ingredients, with particular attention to: (a) the high-volume ingredients (Cinnamomum zeylanicum bark powder at 11.1%, Ocimum sanctum leaf powder at 6.9%, Nigella sativa seed powder at 5.6%, Moringa oleifera leaf powder at 5.6%) which form the bulk matrix; (b) the low-dose Piperine Premix which requires staged addition for content uniformity; and (c) the hygroscopic and moisture-sensitive ingredients (Aloe vera freeze-dried powder, Momordica charantia freeze-dried powder, D-pinitol extract, Berberis aristata extract) which must be blended under controlled humidity and for the minimum time necessary.
Blending is performed in three stages:
5.2 Load the following ingredients into the blender in the order listed. After each addition, blend for 5 minutes at standard blending speed (10–15 RPM for V-blender; 30–40 RPM for ribbon mixer) before adding the next group:
Blend 5 minutes.
5.3 After all Stage A ingredients are loaded, blend the combined Stage A mass for a further 15 minutes at standard speed.
5.4 Take an in-process sample (100 g) from three locations in the blender (top, middle, bottom). Perform visual assessment for colour uniformity. Proceed to Stage B.
5.7 Take in-process samples (100 g each) from five locations in the blender. Submit to QC for moisture content
(target ≤6.0% w/w) and visual colour uniformity assessment.
5.9 Add Natural Flavour Blend (Item 33, 150 mg/sachet batch quantity). Blend 5 minutes.
5.10 Add Piperine Premix 1% w/w (530 mg/sachet equivalent batch quantity, i.e., 55.650 kg premix). Blend 10 minutes.
5.11 Final addition — Silicon Dioxide (Fumed Silica, Item 34): Add Silicon Dioxide as the last ingredient. Blend for exactly 5 minutes at standard speed. Do not over-blend after Silicon Dioxide addition, as extended blending can reduce its anti-caking efficacy.
5.12 Stop blender. Take final in-process blend samples (100 g each) from five locations (top-left, top-right, centre, bottom-left, bottom-right). Label samples with location and time. Submit to QC for:
6.2 Set target fill weight: 12,000 mg (12.00 g) per sachet, with acceptable range 11,700–12,300 mg (±2.5%).
6.3 Confirm manufacturing environment at ≤30% RH and 18–25°C throughout filling operation.
6.4 Perform start-up checks:
6.5 During filling, perform in-process fill weight checks every 30 minutes: weigh 5 consecutive sachets. Record results. If any sachet is outside 11,700–12,300 mg, stop filling, investigate, and re-calibrate before resuming.
6.6 Perform seal integrity check every 60 minutes: visually inspect 10 sachets for seal continuity, absence of pinholes, and correct seal width.
6.7 Pass all filled sachets through the inline metal detector. Any rejected sachet must be segregated and investigated.
6.8 Collect filled sachets into secondary packaging (cartons or pouches) as per packaging specification.
7.2 Apply approved label bearing:
7.4 Perform final packed product inspection: check label accuracy, carton integrity, and desiccant inclusion on a statistical sample (AQL Level II, 1.0 AQL).
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Rupa (Appearance/Colour) | Free-flowing powder; colour ranging from light tan to medium brown with greenish-yellow undertones (due to Moringa, Gymnema, Andrographis, and Curcuma contributions); uniform colour throughout |
| Rasa (Taste — reconstituted in water) | Predominantly *Tikta* (bitter) and *Kashaya* (astringent) with mild *Katu* (pungent) notes; sweetness from Stevia; aromatic warmth from Cinnamomum and Zingiber; bitterness is perceptible but acceptable within the traditional Ayurvedic powder drink profile |
| Gandha (Odour) | Characteristic aromatic herbal odour; notes of cinnamon, ginger, and cardamom predominant; no rancid, musty, or off-odour |
| Texture | Free-flowing, non-caking powder; no visible lumps or agglomerates |
| Test | Method | Specification |
|---|---|---|
| Moisture Content | Loss on Drying (105°C, 2 h) or Halogen Moisture Analyser | ≤6.0% w/w |
| Water Activity (a_w) | Calibrated a_w meter (AquaLab or equivalent) at 25°C | ≤0.40 (finished blend); ≤0.45 (finished sachet) |
| Bulk Density | USP <616> | 0.40–0.65 g/mL |
| Tapped Density | USP <616> | 0.50–0.80 g/mL |
| Hausner Ratio | Tapped Density / Bulk Density | ≤1.25 (acceptable flow) |
| Particle Size | Sieve analysis | ≥90% passing 40 mesh (425 µm) |
| pH (1% w/v aqueous solution) | Calibrated pH meter | 4.5–6.5 |
| Reconstitution | Dissolve 12 g in 250 mL water at 25°C, stir 30 seconds | Disperses within 60 seconds; no undissolved lumps; acceptable turbidity |
| Fill Weight per Sachet | Weigh 20 sachets individually | 11,700–12,300 mg (12,000 ± 2.5%) |
| Marker | Ingredient Source | Target per Sachet | Acceptance Criteria |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berberine HCl | Berberis aristata extract | ~162 mg | 90.0–110.0% of label claim |
| Total Curcumino ids | Curcuma longa extract | ~475 mg | 90.0–110.0% of label claim |
| Gymnemic Acids | Gymnema sylvestre extract (25%) | ~33 mg | 85.0–115.0% of label claim |
| Marker | Ingredient Source | Target per Sachet | Acceptance Criteria |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piperine | Black pepper extract (via premix) | ~5.0 mg | 85.0–115.0% of label claim |
| Forskolin | Coleus forskohlii extract | ~16.7 mg | 85.0–115.0% of label claim |
| Withanolid es | Withania somnifera extract | ~10 mg | 85.0–115.0% of label claim |
| Gingerols (total) | Zingiber officinale extract | ~8.4 mg | 85.0–115.0% of label claim |
| Boswellic Acids (total) | Boswellia serrata extract | ~195 mg | 85.0–115.0% of label claim |
| Swerchirin | Swertia chirayita extract | ~0.84 mg | 80.0–120.0% of label claim |
| D-Pinitol | Fenugreek D-pinitol extract | ≥340 mg | ≥90.0% of label claim |
| Saponins (total) | Fenugreek 60% saponins extract | ~300 mg | 85.0–115.0% of label claim |
| Ingredient | Reference Standard | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Berberis aristata extract | Berberine HCl reference standard | HPTLC fingerprint matches API monograph for Daruharidra |
| Curcuma longa extract | Curcumin reference standard | HPTLC fingerprint matches API monograph for Haridra |
| Gymnema sylvestre extract | Gymnemic acid reference | HPTLC fingerprint matches API monograph for Mesasrngi |
| Ingredient | Reference Standard | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Cinnamomum zeylanicum bark powder | Cinnamaldehyde reference | HPTLC confirms *C. verum* (Ceylon); absence of coumarin band characteristic of *C. cassia* |
| Withania somnifera extract | Withaferin A reference | HPTLC fingerprint matches API monograph for Asvagandha |
| Swertia chirayita extract | Swerchirin reference | HPTLC fingerprint matches API monograph for Kiratatikta |
| Metal | Limit | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Lead (Pb) | <10 ppm | ICP-MS or AAS |
| Arsenic (As) | <3 ppm | ICP-MS or AAS |
| Cadmium (Cd) | <0.3 ppm | ICP-MS or AAS |
| Mercury (Hg) | <1 ppm | Cold Vapour AAS or ICP-MS |
| Test | Specification |
|---|---|
| Total Aerobic Microbial Count (TAMC) | ≤10^5 CFU/g |
| Total Yeast and Mould Count (TYMC) | ≤10^3 CFU/g |
| *Escherichia coli* | Absent in 1 g |
| *Salmonella* spp. | Absent in 10 g |
| Test | Specification |
|---|---|
| *Staphylococcus aureus* | Absent in 1 g |
| *Pseudomonas aeruginosa* | Absent in 1 g |
> Due to the extreme dilution ratio of piperine (1:2,264 in the final blend), content uniformity testing is mandatory.
| Stage | Check | Frequency | Acceptance Criterion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weighing | Weight verification against BOM | Each ingredient | ±0.5% of target weight |
| Pre-sieving | Sieve integrity and oversize rejection | Each ingredient | No visible agglomerates in sieved material |
| Stage A blend | Visual colour uniformity | After 15-minute final blend | Uniform colour, no streaks |
| Stage | Check | Frequency | Acceptance Criterion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage B blend | Moisture content | After 20-minute final blend | ≤6.0% w/w |
| Final blend | Moisture, a_w, HPLC assay (berberine, curcuminoids, piperine) | Before sachet filling | Per Section 5.2 and 5.3 |
| Sachet filling — start-up | Fill weight (10 sachets) | Start of each filling run | 11,700–12,300 mg |
| Sachet filling — in-process | Fill weight (5 sachets) | Every 30 minutes | 11,700–12,300 mg |
| Sachet filling — in-process | Seal integrity (10 sachets) | Every 60 minutes | No pinholes; seal width ≥6 mm; hermetic |
| Metal detection | Positive control pass | Start, every 2 hours, end of run | Positive control rejected; no false rejects |
| Finished product | Full QC release panel | Per batch | Per Section 5 specifications |
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Target batch size | 100,000 sachets |
| Total batch input weight (with 5% overage) | 1,260.00 kg |
| Expected theoretical yield | 100,000 sachets × 12.00 g = 1,200.00 kg net fill |
| Manufacturing losses (blending, filling, sampling) | ≤5% (≤60.00 kg) |
| Minimum acceptable yield | ≥95,000 sachets (95.0%) |
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Actual yield | Record at completion |
| Yield reconciliation | (Actual sachets filled / 100,000) × 100% |
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Finished product storage | Below 30°C, ≤65% RH, away from direct sunlight |
| Intermediate blend storage | Sealed moisture-barrier IBC or doublepolyethylene-lined drum; ≤25°C, ≤30% RH; use within 72 hours of blending |
| Shelf life | 36 months from date of manufacture (per Rule 161-B, Schedule T) |
| Stability testing | Conduct accelerated stability (40°C/75% RH, 6 months) and real-time stability (30°C/65% RH, 36 months) per ICH Q1A(R2) guidelines adapted for Ayurvedic preparations; test moisture, a_w, HPLC assay of key markers, organoleptic properties, and microbial limits at T=0, 3, 6, 12, 18, 24, and 36 months |
| Packaging | Moisture-barrier laminate sachet (PET/Al foil/ PE); MVTR <0.5 g/m^2/day at 38°C/90% RH; include desiccant sachet in secondary packaging |
This Batch Manufacturing Record has been prepared in compliance with:
| *Document Version: 1.0 | Effective Date: [Date] | Next Review Date: [Date + 2 Years]* |
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