Gums of Eastern Ghats,Visakhapatnam : Potential for Pharmaceutical Applications: An Overview

Abstract

Andhra Pradesh being found in the focal region of the Indian sub continent has brilliant Indian plant and creature
life. Its changed geography extending from the slopes of Eastern Ghats and Nallamallas to the shores of Bay of
Bengal supports differed ecotypes, which thusly bolster a rich assorted variety of vegetation and fauna.
Visakhapatnam is one of the locale of Andhra Pradesh with thick woods on slopes, on slope inclines and in
valleys secured by the Eastern Ghats. Because of recent innovations in drug delivery systems, right now,
excipients are incorporated into novel dosage forms where they directly or indirectly can impact the degree of
drug release and drug absorption. Ongoing patterns towards utilization of plant based products demand the
swtiching of synthetic excipients with natural ones. Today, the entire world is progressively keen on natural
drugs and excipients. These natural drugs have numerous focal points over synthetic ones as they are inert
chemically, nontoxic, more affordable, biodegradable, and generally accessible. Gums are one such plant
inferred polymeric exacerbates that can go about as flexible excipients. Visakhapatnam agency is a center point
of numerous as of late explored plant gums and this review is an endeavor to show novel gums gathered by local
tribal groups. It tends to be an incredible assistance to the aspiring researchers of Visakhapatnam district.