The Journal of Phytopharmacology 2025; 14(6):456-462 DOI:10.31254/phyto.2025.14606
Development of herbal tea bags for the management of gastritis
Wijesooriya A.D.J Thanishka1 , Sandarage M.K Premachandra1 , Tennakoon M.S Anjali Tennakoon1 , Shehara L.A Gunawardana1 , Pavithra M Kumarapperuma1
1. Department of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, CINEC Campus, Malabe-10115, Sri Lanka
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Received: 5th September, 2025 / Accepted: 20th December, 2025 / Published : 30th January, 2026
Background: Herbal teas are widely consumed beverages globally and are known for their diverse therapeutic properties and health benefits. Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate in vitro acid-neutralizing properties of an herbal tea made from the dried leaves of Aegle marmelos, Desmodium triflorum, and Centella asiatica as a potential management option for gastritis. Materials and Methods: Herbal tea bags (T1-T11) were prepared by blending different ratios of the powdered leaves, and each tea bag was steeped at 100°C for 3, 5, and 7 minutes. The acid-neutralizing capacity was measured using Fordtran’s titration method. Infusions showing the highest acid-neutralizing capacity were further tested at varying temperatures (100°C, 80°C, and 60°C) while maintaining a consistent infusion time. The duration of neutralization was assessed using a modified Vatier’s artificial stomach model. The results were compared with green tea and distilled water. Results: The herbal tea infusions made at 100°C for 5 minutes exhibited significantly higher acid-neutralizing capacities (p ≤ 0.05). The strongest neutralizing capacities were recorded for T9 (27.10 ± 0.00 mL) and T7 (24.70 ± 0.00 mL), followed by green tea (5.43 ± 0.05 mL) and distilled water (0.73 ± 0.05 mL). T9 also showed the longest neutralization duration, lasting 382.33 ± 2.00 seconds, while green tea and distilled water neutralized for only 42.00 ± 1.00 seconds and 72 ± 1.00 seconds, respectively. Conclusion: In conclusion, the T9 formulation, containing only A. marmelos, demonstrated the highest acid-neutralizing ability and duration, making it an optimal solution for managing gastritis when steeped at 100°C for 5 minutes.
Gastritis, Herbal tea, Aegle marmelos, Acid neutralizing capacity, Fordtran’s titration method, Vatier’s artificial stomach model
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Thanishka WADJ, Premachandra SMK, Tennakoon TMSA, Gunawardana SLA, Kumarapperuma PM. Development of herbal tea bags for the management of gastritis. J Phytopharmacol 2025; 14(6):456-462. doi: 10.31254/phyto.2025.14606
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