Anti-Fungal Activity of Sinduradya Taila
1 MD(Scholar), Department of Rasashastra and Bhaishajya Kalpana, D Y Patil School Of Ayurveda, D Y Patil Deemed to be University, Nerul, Navi Mumbai
2 Professor and HOD, Department of Rasashastra and Bhaishajya Kalpana, D Y Patil School Of Ayurveda, D Y Patil Deemed to be University, Nerul, Navi Mumbai
3 Associate Professor , Department of Rasashastra and Bhaishajya Kalpana, D Y Patil School Of Ayurveda , D Y Patil Deemed to be University, Nerul, Navi Mumbai
The aim of this study is to assess the antifungal activity of Sinduradya Taila and to determine the zone of inhibition of Sinduradya Taila on the fungal strain Of Aspergillus Niger . Fungi like Aspergillus Niger is a common food contaminant which grows as a black mould on food & vegetables , It is an air-borne pathogen. It commonly causes Otomycosis which is an ear disorder which may damage tympanic membrane & ear canal . In case of ear infections, Aspergillus Niger invades the outer ear canal which can cause damage to the skin it comes in contact with. Aspergillosis is a serious lung disease which is frequent in horticultural workers Antifungal activity of Sinduradya Taila was seen using agar cup diffusion method and MIC was determined using tetrazolium salt method. The test drug was effective and exhibited a significant activity against Aspergillus Niger.
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Devrukhkar, D. A., Gharote, D. A., & Suryavanshi, D. N. (2017). Anti-Fungal Activity of Sinduradya Taila. International Journal of Ayurvedic and Herbal Medicine, 7(4). https://doi.org/10.18535/ijahm/v7i4.30
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