Herbal Antifungal Agents Used for the Treatment of Fungal Infections
Rakshanda Suresh Khorjuwenkar
, Sayali Sunil Patil , Sakshi Vinayak Sawant
Antifungal Activity, Herbal remedies, Phytochemical constituents, Fungal infection.
Nowdays, fungal infection is one of the most common dermatological problems worldwide. The mycoses represent a diverse group of diseases caused by various fungi, impacting different body systems and ranging from superficial to life-threatening. These infections can be categorised into superficial, cutaneous, subcutaneous, and systemic types. Each requiring distinct diagnostic and therapeutic approaches. Common fungal pathogens include Candida species, Aspergillus species, dermatophytes, Histoplasma capsulatum, Coccidioides species, Cryptococcus neoformans . Symptoms can vary widely depending on the type and location of the infection involving topical, oral or intravenous .There are numerous antifungal agents used clinically to treat fungal infection, they are azoles, terbinafine and griseofulvin. But In recent years, use of plant-based products to fight fungal infections have attracted extensive attention. This is because of the use of medicinal herbs has many advantages such as decreased cost and fewer side effects and over 60% of all pharmaceuticals are plant based, have less toxicity while synthetic treatment have limited criteria So recent interest has also focused on complementary herbal treatments such as Garlic,Tulsi,Ginger,Turmeric,Neem,Aloevera,clove,Tea tree which offer adjunctive benefits in managing fungal infections. Early diagnosis and appropriate treatment are crucial for effective management and prevention of complications. The review focused on various fungal infections, symptoms, conventional treatments or the role of herbal medicine on fungal infection .
"Herbal Antifungal Agents Used for the Treatment of Fungal Infections", IJNRD - INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NOVEL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (www.IJNRD.org), ISSN:2456-4184, Vol.9, Issue 10, page no.a683-a696, October-2024, Available :https://ijnrd.org/papers/IJNRD2410070.pdf
Volume 9
Issue 10,
October-2024
Pages : a683-a696
Paper Reg. ID: IJNRD_301103
Published Paper Id: IJNRD2410070
Downloads: 00032
Research Area: Pharmacy All
Country: Sindhudurg, Maharastra, India
ISSN: 2456-4184 | IMPACT FACTOR: 8.76 Calculated By Google Scholar | ESTD YEAR: 2016
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