Development And Evaluation Of Anti-Anxiety Herbal Ice Cream Formulated With Passion Flower And Chamomile Tinctures
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.64252/9bz2bp85Keywords:
Functional Ice Cream, Passion Flower Tincture, Chamomile, Natural Anxiolytics, Nutraceuticals, Frozen DessertsAbstract
The rising prevalence of anxiety disorders has necessitated the exploration of innovative delivery systems for natural anxiolytic compounds. This study presents the development of a functional ice cream incorporating passion flower (Passiflora incarnata) and chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) tinctures as natural anti-anxiety agents. The formulation consisted of standardized passion flower tincture (2.5ml per 100g) and chamomile tincture (1.5ml per 100g) integrated into a premium ice cream base. Sensory evaluation revealed high acceptability scores (8.2/10) while preliminary anxiety assessment using Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HAM-A) showed promising results. The study demonstrates the feasibility of creating palatable functional frozen desserts with potential therapeutic benefits.