Formulation and evaluation of Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) and brahmi (Bacopa monnieri) anti-stress tablet: A review

The study of medicine is a science as well as art. Pharmaceutical oral solid dosage forms have been used widely for delivery for decades mainly due to their convenience of administration and their suitability for delivery of drugs for systemic effects. Nowadays, tablets are the most commonly used dosage form, making up over 70% of all manufactured ethical pharmaceutical formulations. Withania somnifera is member of solanaceae family popularly known as Ashwagandha, Indian ginseng or winter cherry has been used in Ayurveda, Indian system of traditional medicine. It is classified as a Rasayana (rejuvenation) and accepted to increase longevity and vitality. Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri) is a traditional herb commonly used in ayurvedic medicine, known for its potential cognitive- enhancing properties. It has been celebrated for centuries in India as a brain tonic, believed to support memory, concentration and overall mental clarity.