Okra gum is natural polysaccharide derived from the pods of Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench belongs to the malvaceae plant family. Okra gum also known as lady’s fingers, gombo, bamia. Chemically, okra gum is polysaccharide consists of a repeating unit of alternating rhamnose and galacturonic acid residues. Recently natural polymers are widely used because of their enormous advantages over synthetic polymers like biocompatibility, easy availability and economically more sound. Okra polysaccharide extracts were isolated and their capacity to affect the rheology and stability of emulsion. It is used as an emulsifier, stabilizer and also as a solubility enhancer. The aim of review is to give a brief overview to the role of natural polymer in the development of drug delivery system. This review spotlights the information about various uses of okra gum and also focus on their advantages properties and applicability. Okra gum is used in the controlled release dosage forms it is not suitable for conventional dosage form.
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