SYNERGETIC EFFECT OF CONVENTIONAL MEDICINAL HERBS (HERBAL DRUGS) WITH SYNTHETIC DRUGS
Abhishek Ramesh Khotkar, Mr. Avinash G. Wagh, Ms. Akansha Dhoke, Dr. Sunil Jaybhaye, Dr. Swati Rawat
Department of Pharmacy Department, Faculty of Institute of Pharmacy , Badnapur, Jalna
Abstract
The convergence of traditional herbal medicine and modern synthetic pharmacotherapy has garnered significant attention due to its potential to enhance therapeutic efficacy and reduce adverse effects. This research explores the synergetic interactions between conventional medicinal herbs and synthetic drugs, emphasizing their combined impact on various physiological and pathological conditions. Herbal drugs, rich in bioactive phytochemicals, offer multifaceted mechanisms such as anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antioxidant, and immunomodulatory actions. When used in combination with synthetic pharmaceuticals, these herbs may augment pharmacological responses through pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic synergy.
The study delves into the molecular mechanisms underlying such interactions, including modulation of drug-metabolizing enzymes (e.g., cytochrome P450), enhanced receptor binding affinity, improved bioavailability, and the mitigation of drug resistance. Several case studies and clinical trials are reviewed, highlighting successful applications in areas like oncology, infectious diseases, diabetes, and neurodegenerative disorders. For instance, curcumin's potentiating effect on chemotherapeutic agents and garlic's synergy with antibiotics illustrate the practical implications of such combinations.
Despite these promising outcomes, the paper also addresses significant challenges, including the variability in herbal composition, potential for adverse herb-drug interactions, and lack of standardized regulatory frameworks. Experimental models, analytical techniques such as isobolographic analysis, and clinical evaluation methods are discussed as tools to validate and optimize synergistic formulations.
This research underscores the importance of a holistic, evidence-based approach to integrating herbal and synthetic therapeutics. By combining traditional wisdom with modern scientific validation, synergistic therapies hold the potential to transform contemporary healthcare into a more effective, personalized, and safer paradigm.
Keywords: • Synergistic interaction
• Medicinal herbs
• Herbal drugs
• Synthetic drugs
• Pharmacodynamic synergy
• Pharmacokinetic interaction
• Herb-drug interaction
• Combination therapy
• Phytochemicals
• Drug resistance
• Integrative medicine
• Bioavailability enhancement
• Cytochrome P450 modulation
• Clinical synergy
• Traditional medicine
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EPRA International Journal of Research & Development (IJRD)
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Published on : 2025-05-27
| Vol | : | 10 |
| Issue | : | 5 |
| Month | : | May |
| Year | : | 2025 |