Proximate Analysis and Organoleptic Properties of therapeutic Kadha tablet for Immunity Booster

Tripti Srivastava; Sunita Mishra

doi:10.21760/jaims.7.6.13

Tripti Srivastava Department of Food and Nutrition, School of Home Science, Babasaheb Bhimao Ambedkar University (A Central University) Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Sunita Mishra Department of Food and Nutrition, School of Home Science, Babasaheb Bhimao Ambedkar University (A Central University) Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21760/jaims.7.6.13

Keywords: Immunity, Covid-19, Organoleptic properties, Proximate analysis.

Abstract

Kadha is a traditional drink with a variety of medicinal benefits. It has been utilized in India since ancient times, but the corona pandemic 2020 has brought it to the forefront. As we are all aware that prevention is preferable to treatment, improving the body's natural defense system (immunity) is crucial to maintaining good health. Ayurveda, as the science of life, promotes nature's gifts in sustaining health. The medicinal plants play a supplementary role in developing the immune system and fighting deadly viruses including COVID-19. The objective of this study is to evaluate the nutritional content through proximate analysis and organoleptic properties of Kadha tablet for immunity booster. Result showed that it has a good sensory property and nutritional content making it a good choice for consumer for achieving better immunity.

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