Abstract

A REVIEW: HERBAL REMEDIES-AN END TO END CURE FOR FUNGAL INFECTION

Ayushi Patel*, Dr. Jigar Vyas and Dr. U. M. Upadhyay

ABSTRACT

Garlic is the best traditional medicinal herbs that have antifungal activity against fungus. The combination of Garlic with Onion, Aloe, Multani soil, coconut oil along with lemon and neem have been found to be known for its activity against fungus. The purpose of this review is to provide information regarding the topical gel having a combination of this medicinal herbs which has antifungal activity. The antifungal activity using agar well diffusion method is carried out. Thereafter, a topical gel formulation can prepared using Carbopol as a gelling agent of concentration of 1%. Test parameters for topical gel includes organoleptic, pH, extrudability, and spreadability, diffusion, and stability test etc. The results showed that extracts Garlic, Onion, and Neem along with the effects of Aloe, Multani, lemon, coconut oil gives an antifungal activity.

Keywords: Anti -fungal, Garlic, Onion, Neem, Lemon, Multani soil, Coconut oil, Aloe vera.