The rapid increase in neurodegenerative disorder incidence has necessitated the development of newer drugs. Ayurvedic herbal medications are increasingly researched due to their biosafety profile and usefulness in cognitive impairment. Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri) is used as tonic extensively in traditional Indian medicinal system ‘‘Ayurveda’’. The saponins are the major compounds in brahmi which are responsible for enhancing the nerve impulse transmission. Kokum (Garcinia indica) is an ancient fruit which is widely consumed in the form of sharbat in a Western ghats of India. It is a fruit tree of culinary, pharmaceutical and nutraceutical uses. Drumstick (Moringa oleifera) known for their abundant content of antioxidants, including polyphenols and carotenoids. These antioxidants hold promise in the prevention of various chronic degenerative conditions (CDDs). In this investigation, nutritious brahmi juice, kokum juice and drumstick juice (as a constant) were exploit at various combinations (100 : 0 : 0, 0 :100 : 0, 90 : 10 :0, 10 : 90 : 0, 80 : 10 : 10, 10 : 80 : 10, 60 : 30 : 10 and 30 : 60 : 10) for syrup and RTS preparation. Treatment T2 (100 % kokum juice: 8.16) recorded best for colour and appearance. In syrup, the highest value (61.83 ºBrix) for TSS was observed in T3 (90 % brahmi juice +10 % drumstick leaves juice). In case of RTS, the highest value (15.50 ºBrix) for TSS was observed in T7 (60 % brahmi juice + 30 % drumstick leaves juice). In case of syrup, the lowest value (3.24 %) for titratable acidity was observed in T1 (100 % brahmi juice) and in RTS, the highest mean value of titratable acidity was recorded in T2 (100 % kokum juice: 1.53 %). In case of syrup, the treatment T3 (90 % brahmi juice +10 % drumstick leaves juice) recorded highest (18.96) for brix to acid ratio. Similar trend was also observed in RTS. Remarkably, the maximum value for pH was recorded by treatment T1 (100 % brahmi juice: 4.38). Same trend was observed in RTS also the maximum value was recorded by treatment T1 (100 % brahmi juice: 5.72) for pH.

Brahmi, kokum, drumstick leaf, neuro-beverage and RTS

1. T6 (10 % brahmi juice + 80 % kokum juice + 10 % drumstick leaf juice) and T2 (100 % kokum juice) had a better acceptability by the panelists. 2. Among the treatments T1, T3, T5, T7 and T8 showed best results with respect to bio-chemical parameters.

Gouthami Y., Bhuvaneshwari G., Jameel Jhalegar, Vasant M. Ganiger, Vijayakumar B. Narayanapur, Chandrashekhar V. M. and Anand Nanjappanavar (2023). Protocol for Development of Neuro-beverage by Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri) and Kokum (Garcinia indica) for Sensorial Attributes and Bio-chemical Parameters. Biological Forum – An International Journal, 15(11): 174-180.