ABSTRACT:
Bacterial skin infections are a prevalent concern, necessitating effective treatment and maintenance of healthy skin. Several herbal plant extracts and essential oils have demonstrated notable antibacterial properties. The objective of the present study was to formulate and evaluate an antibacterial herbal soap using powders of Mesua ferrea (Nagkesar) and Tinospora cordifolia (Giloy). The antibacterial efficacy of the prepared formulations was assessed using the cup plate method against the bacterial strains Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus, and Escherichia coli, with results indicating a significant antibacterial effect. The formulations were further evaluated for various physicochemical parameters, yielding favorable characteristics. The accessibility of these plant materials and their demonstrated effectiveness contribute to the cost-effectiveness of the formulation process, with the added benefit of minimal or no adverse side effects.
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Junaid S. Shaikh, Shashikant D. Barhate. Formulation and Evaluation of Antibacterial Herbal Soap Incorporating Mesua ferrea (Nagkesar) and Tinospora cordifolia (Giloy). Research Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry. 2025; 17(1):14-0. doi: 10.52711/0975-4385.2025.00004
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Junaid S. Shaikh, Shashikant D. Barhate. Formulation and Evaluation of Antibacterial Herbal Soap Incorporating Mesua ferrea (Nagkesar) and Tinospora cordifolia (Giloy). Research Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry. 2025; 17(1):14-0. doi: 10.52711/0975-4385.2025.00004 Available on: https://rjpponline.org/AbstractView.aspx?PID=2025-17-1-4
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