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@article{200855,
        author = {Ms. Shinde Sangita Shiwaji and Mr. Gavhane Sandeepan Dnyanoba and Ms. Suryavanshi Anagha A. and Mr. Mohammad Zishan Ibrahim},
        title = {Preparation and Evaluation of Herbal Lozenges for the Management of Sore Throat},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {12},
        pages = {4969-4979},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=200855},
        abstract = {Throat infections are among the most common ailments in today’s world. However, they are often not taken seriously by the general public. Long-term throat infections can lead to severe complications, such as chronic pharyngitis or even cancer. Lozenges are solid preparations containing one or more medicaments, usually in a flavored and sweetened base. They are intended to dissolve or disintegrate slowly in the mouth. They are used for medications designed to be released slowly into the oral cavity or to bathe the throat tissues in a solution of the drug.   Since soft lozenges can be made at home using simple ingredients, this formulation is very helpful for treating throat infections easily using household techniques. In this study, jaggery was melted in a water bath and mixed with other ingredients to form a homogeneous mixture. Subsequently, the mixture was poured into a stainless-steel mold. The monograph analysis was performed according to WHO guidelines, and the results were found to match the standards in the monograph. 
From the above investigation, it can be concluded that soft lozenges prepared using Piper longum (Long Pepper) and Glycyrrhiza glabra (Licorice) can be effectively used to treat minor throat infections.   Mouth ulcers are another issue that significantly impacts oral health and patient comfort. These lesions are breaks or ruptures in the mucous membrane lining the interior of the mouth, and they Can appear anywhere within the oral cavity. The ulcer’s appearance is typically yellow or white, with a Depressed center that may cause significant discomfort},
        keywords = {},
        month = {May},
        }