Anti-Fungal Activity of Arka Tail
1 MD (Scholar), Department of Rasashastra & Bhaishjya Kalpana, School of Ayurveda, D.Y.Patil Deemed to be University, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
2 Associate Professor, Department of Rasashastra & Bhaishjya Kalpana, School of Ayurveda, D.Y. Patil Deemed to be University, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Fungal infections are increasing due to immuno-deficient states like Diabetes Mellitus, HIV, wide spread use of broad spectrum antibiotics (DanielleOfri OTC antibiotics), steroids etc. The aim of the study is to assess the antifungal activity & determine the zone of inhibition of Arka Tail on fungal strains of Candida Albicans and Aspergillus Niger. Candida Albicans causes candidiasis, which commonly occurs in mucous membrane in mouth or vagina due to lack of hygiene & weakened immune system. Aspergillus Niger is an air-borne pathogen commonly causes otomycosis which is a ear disorder. Antifungal activity on these two strains was seen using Agar Cup Diffusion Method and Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) was determined using Tetrazolium Salt Method on fungal strains. The drug was effective and exhibited a significant activity against C. albicans and A.Niger.
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Shah, D. R., Tomar, D. E., & Suryavanshi, D. N. (2017). Anti-Fungal Activity of Arka Tail. International Journal of Ayurvedic and Herbal Medicine, 7(4). https://doi.org/10.18535/ijahm/v7i4.31
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