FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF HERBAL WEIGHT LOSS TABLET

Obesity is a multifaceted condition characterized by an excessive accumulation of body fat. This condition heightens the risk of various diseases and health issues, including heart disease, diabetes, and hypertension. A diagnosis of obesity is made when an individual's BMI is 30 kg/m² or higher. Nowadays, traditional herbal medicines are increasingly being used to treat numerous ailments, as they tend to have fewer side effects compared to allopathic drugs. The prepared formulation was assessed for both pre-compression and post-compression parameters. The results indicated that the formulation exhibited acceptable values for both sets of parameters, falling within the specified limits. The significant rise in obesity rates in recent years has posed a major public health challenge in many countries worldwide. As a result, there is growing interest in using natural, herbal products to help treat obesity because they are considered to have safer effects.

Keywords : Obesity, Health, Disease, Compression, Formulation, Natural.