Herbal Research & Development
From Botanicals
to Phytochemistry.
From Phytochemistry
to Formulation.
IHR's research and development approach brings together botanical knowledge, phytochemical understanding, analytical science and formulation development to support modern herbal capsule and syrup products.
Indian Herbal Remedies Pvt. Ltd. | Established 1989
A Herb Is Not
a Single Ingredient.
Every medicinal plant contains a complex chemical profile. Understanding herbal materials therefore requires looking beyond the common name of the plant and considering its botanical identity, plant part, preparation and relevant phytochemical constituents.
The Chemistry
Inside the Herb.
CURCUMIN
Curcuma longa
A diarylheptanoid from turmeric rhizome studied for its distinctive chemical profile.
WITHANOLIDES
Withania somnifera
PHYTOCHEMICAL FAMILYA family of steroidal lactones found in ashwagandha root, with varying constituent structures.
SHATAVARIN
Asparagus racemosus
A steroidal saponin constituent studied from shatavari root in phytochemical research.
SENNOSIDES
Senna species
PHYTOCHEMICAL FAMILYA family of anthraquinone glycosides from senna, studied as a phytochemical group.
PIPERINE
Piper nigrum
An alkaloid from black pepper studied for its phytochemical characteristics.
CURCUMIN
Curcuma longa
A diarylheptanoid from turmeric rhizome studied for its distinctive chemical profile.
WITHANOLIDES
Withania somnifera
PHYTOCHEMICAL FAMILYA family of steroidal lactones found in ashwagandha root, with varying constituent structures.
SHATAVARIN
Asparagus racemosus
A steroidal saponin constituent studied from shatavari root in phytochemical research.
SENNOSIDES
Senna species
PHYTOCHEMICAL FAMILYA family of anthraquinone glycosides from senna, studied as a phytochemical group.
PIPERINE
Piper nigrum
An alkaloid from black pepper studied for its phytochemical characteristics.
From the Plant
to the Chemical Profile.
Separate. Detect.
Understand.
Analytical science can help researchers understand the chemical characteristics of herbal materials and extracts and compare them against appropriate specifications or reference information.
HPLC-style instrumentation is shown as a scientific visual. This does not represent a confirmed in-house installed instrument or specific analytical capability.
A Plant Extract
Leaves a Chemical Signature.
This is a conceptual illustrative chromatogram for educational purposes. It does not represent actual laboratory data or IHR test results.
Phytochemicals We Study
Through the Lens of Formulation.
Curcuma longa
CURCUMIN
Withania somnifera
WITHANOLIDES
Phytochemical FamilyAsparagus racemosus
SHATAVARIN
Senna species
SENNOSIDES
Phytochemical FamilyPiper nigrum
PIPERINE
The Molecule Begins
With the Right Plant.
Phytochemical research starts with correct botanical identity. Relevant considerations may include:
Raw Herb.
Extract. Formulation.
Extract characteristics can influence how an herbal ingredient behaves within a formulation. R&D therefore considers the material being used — not simply the name of the herb.
Science Needs
Reference Points.
IHR's formulation research can draw upon traditional, pharmacopoeial, regulatory and modern scientific references appropriate to the product being developed.
From Published Research
to Formulation Thinking.
References shown are for illustrative purposes. IHR does not fabricate scientific citations. Only genuine, verified scientific sources are used where references are cited.
Research Becomes Useful
When It Can Become a Product.
The purpose of R&D is not simply to collect scientific information. It is to translate relevant knowledge into formulations that can be manufactured responsibly within IHR's capabilities.
Formulating
for Capsules.
Areas of R&D Consideration
Formulating
for Liquids.
Areas of R&D Consideration
IHR does not invent specific stability claims. Stability considerations are general areas of R&D review.
The R&D Workflow.
Question
Define the formulation objective.
Research
Review botanical, traditional and scientific references.
Identify
Select suitable herbs, plant parts and material forms.
Understand
Review relevant phytochemistry and ingredient characteristics.
Formulate
Develop the proposed composition.
Evaluate
Review regulatory and manufacturing feasibility.
Develop
Move suitable concepts toward capsule or syrup production.
The R&D Lab Visual Gallery.
The Herb Is Visible.
The Phytochemistry
Is What We Investigate.
Tradition Provides the Question.
Science Helps Investigate It.
Tradition and modern evidence are not interchangeable. Traditional knowledge informs the question; science helps investigate it.
