Formulation of Herbal Green Tea Using Terminalia Arjuna Bark, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root, Gymnema Sylvester Leaf And Green Cardamom Seeds: Its Nutritional & Phytochemical Analysis

Tea in general and green tea in particular are gaining market attention due to a growing awareness of health benefits derived from their use, but work in the production of flavored green tea products is limited. The objectives of the study were to conduct Nutritional analysis, phytochemical analysis, antioxidant and antibacterial activity of Terminalia arjuna bark, Glycyrrhiza glabra root, Gymnema sylvester leaf, Green Cardamom seeds, Green tea and formula mixture of these herbs to evaluate their potential for the development of new herbal tea. These herbs are a rich source of natural antioxidants and polyphenols. Total phenolics and flavonoids contents were obtained for methanolic extracts for each herb sample. Antioxidant activities of the extracts were estimated using DPPH radical scavenging activity and FRAP assay. Formulation mixture is an excellent sources of calcium, magnesium and phosphorus. The methanolic extracts showed good antibacterial activity in Bacillus subtilis, Bacillus cereus and E. coli. The formulation of green tea with these herbs has been completed, which gives green tea colour, fragrance, flavor, astringency and overall acceptability and gives many health benefit