Article ; Online: In vitro and In vivo study targeting the development of Unani Antidermatophytic Cream: Implication of Herbal Formulations in Treatment of Dermatophytosis
Heliyon. 2023 May, v. 9, no. 5 p.e16154-
2023
Abstract: Panwad (Cassia tora L.), Sarshaf (Brassica nigra L.) and Kunjad (Sesamum indicum L.) have been used in the treatment of ringworm infection since ancient times and are documented in classical literature of Unani Medicine. These plant drugs give promising ... ...
| Abstract | Panwad (Cassia tora L.), Sarshaf (Brassica nigra L.) and Kunjad (Sesamum indicum L.) have been used in the treatment of ringworm infection since ancient times and are documented in classical literature of Unani Medicine. These plant drugs give promising results when used topically in the form of paste (zimad). Hence, the development and evaluation of a cream containing extracts of Tukhm-e-Panwad (Cassia tora L.), Sarshaf (Brassica nigra L.), and Kunjad (Sesamum indicum L.) was carried out to get better efficacy of the drugs. A total of 16 batches (F1-F16) of cream were prepared by adding varying concentrations of hydro-alcoholic extract of the drugs (20%, 40% and 50%) in water removable bases, and three batches were selected as final batches (F4-20%, F6-40% and F16-50%). In vitro antidermatophytic activity was conducted to optimize MIC against dermatophytosis-causing fungi. Dermal irritation of the prepared cream was determined in New Zealand Albino Rabbits. In vivo testing of the different concentrations of the prepared cream (20%, 40%, and 50%) was also carried out using Wistar rats to assess the antidermatophytic activity. Final batches showed good results in all the tested parameters and significant in vitro and in vivo antifungal activity in a dose-dependent manner. No microbial growth was seen in the prepared formulation. The study revealed significant antidermatophytic activity of the prepared cream against dermatophytosis-causing fungi. Hence, it can be concluded that the prepared cream can be an alternative topical agent with safe and effective antifungal activity for treating dermatophytosis. |
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| Keywords | Brassica nigra ; Senna tora ; Sesamum indicum ; antifungal properties ; cream ; dose response ; medicine ; microbial growth ; rabbits ; ringworm ; skin irritation ; Chrysophanol ; Dermatophytosis ; Dermal irritation ; Water removable base |
| Language | English |
| Dates of publication | 2023-05 |
| Publishing place | Elsevier Ltd |
| Document type | Article ; Online |
| Note | Use and reproduction |
| ZDB-ID | 2835763-2 |
| ISSN | 2405-8440 |
| ISSN | 2405-8440 |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e16154 |
| Database | NAL-Catalogue (AGRICOLA) |
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