Advances in Herbal and Nanocarrier-Based Drug Delivery Systems

Advances in Herbal and Nanocarrier-Based Drug Delivery Systems: Innovative Approaches for Enhanced Therapeutic Efficacy and Targeted Delivery provides a comprehensive exploration of the integration of traditional herbal medicine with modern nanotechnology to overcome the limitations of conventional therapeutics. Herbal bioactive compounds, despite their potent pharmacological effects, often face challenges such as poor solubility, low stability, rapid metabolism, and limited bioavailability, which restrict their clinical application. This book delves into advanced drug delivery strategies-including liposomes, polymeric nanoparticles, solid lipid nanoparticles, nanostructured lipid carriers, and metallic nanoparticles-that enhance the stability, bioavailability, controlled release, and site-specific targeting of these compounds. The Book systematically covers formulation design, encapsulation techniques, characterization methods, mechanistic insights, and translational applications. It highlights how nanocarrier-based systems can improve therapeutic outcomes, reduce off-target effects, and enable personalized medicine approaches.