PRODUCT PROFILE
PRODUCT PROFILE
DIAGI-SURE®
Document Information
Parameter | Details |
Document Title | Product Profile |
Product Name | DIAGI-SURE® |
Company | Caladrius Healthcare |
Document No. | CH/PD/DS/001 |
Version No. | 01 |
- Product Identification
Parameter | Details |
Brand Name | DIAGI-SURE® |
Product Category | Herbal Digestive Syrup / Nutraceutical |
Dosage Form | Oral Syrup |
Route of Administration | Oral |
Nature of Product | Polyherbal Formulation |
Manufacturer | Caladrius Healthcare |
Country of Origin | India |
*Modify the category according to the final regulatory classification of the product.
- Product Description
DIAGI-SURE® is a polyherbal oral syrup formulated using a combination of traditionally used medicinal plants selected for their complementary roles in supporting digestive health. The formulation combines botanicals with documented carminative, digestive, gastroprotective, antioxidant, bowel-regulating, and digestive comfort-supporting properties.
The formulation has been developed following an evidence-informed approach that integrates traditional herbal knowledge with contemporary scientific literature. Emphasis has been placed on ingredient selection, quality assurance, standardization, and batch-to-batch consistency.
- Intended Purpose
DIAGI-SURE® is intended to support normal digestive function and promote overall digestive well-being as part of a healthy lifestyle.
- Composition
Each 10 mL contains:
Ingredient | Quantity |
Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum) | 50 mg |
Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) | 125 mg |
Amla (Phyllanthus emblica) | 50 mg |
Haritaki (Terminalia chebula) | 50 mg |
Bahera (Terminalia bellirica) | 50 mg |
Cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum) | 50 mg |
Clove (Syzygium aromaticum) | 25 mg |
Cumin (Cuminum cyminum) | 100 mg |
Black Pepper (Piper nigrum) | 25 mg |
Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) | 50 mg |
Ajwain (Trachyspermum ammi) | 100 mg |
Dried Ginger Powder (Zingiber officinale) | 100 mg |
Aloe Vera Juice (Aloe barbadensis Miller) | 1 mL |
Peppermint Oil (Mentha × piperita) | 7.5 mg |
Menthol | 3.75 mg |
Syrup Base | Quantity sufficient to 10 mL |
Preservative | As per approved formulation |
- Key Functional Components
The formulation contains ingredients traditionally recognized for supporting:
- Digestive function
- Gastrointestinal comfort
- Carminative activity
- Gastric mucosal support
- Antioxidant activity
- Normal bowel function
- Digestive enzyme support
- Mechanistic Basis
The formulation has been designed to provide complementary support through multiple physiological pathways, including:
- Promotion of digestive secretions
- Support of gastrointestinal motility
- Reduction of intestinal gas
- Maintenance of gastric mucosal integrity
- Antioxidant support
- Maintenance of normal digestive function
Scientific Rationale Behind the Composition of DIAGI-SURE®
1. Introduction
DIAGI-SURE® has been developed as a scientifically designed polyherbal digestive syrup intended to provide comprehensive support for normal digestive function through the combined actions of multiple botanicals with complementary pharmacological properties. The formulation integrates traditional Ayurvedic knowledge with contemporary scientific evidence to address the multifactorial nature of digestive disturbances.
Digestive discomfort commonly results from the interaction of several physiological disturbances, including impaired gastric secretion, reduced digestive enzyme activity, delayed gastrointestinal motility, excessive intestinal gas formation, oxidative stress, altered gut microbial balance, and transient irritation of the gastrointestinal mucosa. Since these mechanisms frequently coexist, an effective digestive support formulation should ideally target multiple pathways rather than a single physiological process.
The composition of DIAGI-SURE® was therefore designed using an evidence-informed approach in which each ingredient was selected to perform a defined functional role while complementing the activities of the remaining ingredients.
- Design Philosophy
The formulation was developed based on the following scientific principles:
- Selection of botanicals with documented traditional use in digestive health.
- Inclusion of ingredients supported by modern pharmacological and phytochemical evidence.
- Coverage of multiple physiological mechanisms involved in digestion.
- Preference for ingredients possessing favourable safety profiles at traditionally used levels.
- Selection of ingredients suitable for standardization through identifiable phytochemical markers.
- Development of a balanced formulation rather than maximizing the quantity of any single ingredient.
The objective was to produce a formulation capable of supporting digestive physiology through complementary mechanisms while maintaining product quality, safety, and consistency.
- Functional Design of the Formulation
The ingredients incorporated into DIAGI-SURE® were selected to provide broad functional coverage of digestive physiology.
A. Carminative Support
Digestive discomfort is frequently associated with excessive intestinal gas and abdominal bloating. Traditional carminative herbs facilitate the normal expulsion of gas and contribute to gastrointestinal comfort.
The formulation therefore incorporates:
- Fennel
- Cardamom
- Ajwain
- Peppermint Oil
- Menthol
These ingredients provide aromatic volatile oils containing compounds such as anethole, cineole, thymol and menthol, which have been investigated for their digestive-supporting properties.
- Digestive Stimulation
Efficient digestion depends upon adequate secretion of saliva, gastric acid, bile and digestive enzymes.
To support normal digestive function, DIAGI-SURE® contains:
- Ginger
- Black Pepper
- Cumin
- Cinnamon
These botanicals have traditionally been used to stimulate digestive activity and improve gastrointestinal function.
The inclusion of black pepper also introduces piperine, a phytoconstituent that has been investigated for its influence on the absorption of certain dietary constituents and phytochemicals.
C. Gastroprotective Support
Maintenance of gastrointestinal mucosal integrity is essential for normal digestive function.
Accordingly, the formulation includes:
- Amla
- Aloe Vera
These ingredients are rich in antioxidant phytochemicals and have been studied for their gastroprotective and mucosal-supporting properties.
- Regulation of Bowel Function
Healthy digestion requires coordinated intestinal motility.
DIAGI-SURE® therefore incorporates:
- Haritaki
- Bahera
- Fenugreek
These botanicals have traditionally been associated with maintenance of normal bowel function and digestive regularity.
E. Antioxidant Protection
Oxidative stress has been implicated in several gastrointestinal disorders.
Numerous ingredients in DIAGI-SURE® possess naturally occurring antioxidant compounds including:
- Polyphenols
- Flavonoids
- Tannins
- Phenolic acids
Major antioxidant contributors include:
- Amla
- Clove
- Cinnamon
- Haritaki
- Bahera
The combined antioxidant capacity of these botanicals may contribute to maintenance of gastrointestinal health.
F. Maintenance of Gastrointestinal Microbial Balance
Several essential oils present within the formulation have demonstrated antimicrobial activity against selected microorganisms under experimental conditions.
These include volatile constituents from:
- Clove
- Cinnamon
- Ajwain
- Peppermint
- Cardamom
Their inclusion contributes to the overall functional diversity of the formulation.
4. Ingredient Synergy
The scientific basis of DIAGI-SURE® lies not in the activity of any individual ingredient but in the complementary interaction of multiple botanicals.
Rather than providing overlapping pharmacological actions, the formulation distributes functional responsibilities among different groups of ingredients.
For example:
- Carminative herbs reduce intestinal gas.
- Digestive stimulants support physiological digestion.
- Gastroprotective botanicals contribute to mucosal health.
- Mild bowel-regulating herbs support intestinal transit.
- Antioxidant-rich ingredients provide protection against oxidative stress.
- Essential oils contribute aromatic digestive support and improve palatability.
This integrated design allows multiple digestive processes to be supported simultaneously.
- Scientific Basis for Individual Ingredient Levels
The quantity of each ingredient was determined after considering multiple formulation parameters including:
- Traditional patterns of use.
- Published scientific literature.
- Functional contribution within the formulation.
- Compatibility with other botanical ingredients.
- Organoleptic characteristics.
- Manufacturing feasibility.
- Product stability.
- Overall balance of the formulation.
The formulation was developed with the objective of achieving complementary functional activity rather than maximizing the concentration of individual herbs.
- Quality-Oriented Formulation Strategy
In addition to botanical selection, considerable emphasis has been placed on product quality and standardization.
The formulation has been designed to facilitate analytical evaluation through representative phytochemical markers including:
- Gallic acid
- Piperine
- Anethole
- Thymol
- Cinnamaldehyde
- Eugenol
- Cuminaldehyde
- 6-Gingerol
- Menthol
These markers provide a scientific basis for chromatographic fingerprinting, batch-to-batch consistency evaluation, and long-term quality monitoring.
- Scientific Significance
Unlike formulations designed to address a single digestive symptom, DIAGI-SURE® has been conceptualized as a multi-target digestive support formulation.
The composition has been designed to support:
- Digestive secretions
- Gastrointestinal motility
- Gastric mucosal protection
- Intestinal comfort
- Antioxidant defence
- Bowel regularity
- Overall digestive well-being
The formulation therefore reflects a systems-based approach to digestive health rather than dependence on a single pharmacological mechanism.
- Future Scientific Evaluation
Although the individual botanical ingredients possess substantial traditional use and published pharmacological evidence, continued scientific evaluation of the complete formulation remains important.
Future investigations may include:
- Marker compound standardization
- Chromatographic fingerprinting
- Stability studies
- In vitro pharmacological evaluation
- Safety assessment
- Human clinical studies
- Comparative effectiveness studies
These investigations will further strengthen the scientific evidence supporting the formulation.
- Conclusion
DIAGI-SURE has been formulated using an evidence-informed strategy that combines traditional botanical knowledge with modern scientific understanding of digestive physiology. Each ingredient was selected according to predefined criteria including documented digestive use, complementary mechanism of action, favourable safety profile, suitability for quality standardization, and contribution to the overall functional objectives of the formulation.
Rather than functioning as an arbitrary mixture of herbs, DIAGI-SURE® represents a systematically designed polyherbal formulation intended to support digestive health through multiple complementary physiological pathways. Continued analytical characterization, quality standardization, and clinical evaluation will further strengthen the scientific foundation of the formulation while ensuring its quality, consistency, and reliability.