Author(s):
Kabita Banik, Monika N., Muskan Hassan, Sailaja Gunnam, A. Rajeswari, Haemachandra Sai, Rahul Velagala
Email(s):
kabita8092@grcp.ac.in
DOI:
10.52711/2231-5691.2026.00018 
Address:
Kabita Banik, Monika N., Muskan Hassan, Sailaja Gunnam, A. Rajeswari, Haemachandra Sai, Rahul Velagala
Gokaraju Rangaraju College of Pharmacy, Hyderabad, Telangana - 500090, India.
*Corresponding Author
Published In:
Volume - 16,
Issue - 2,
Year - 2026
ABSTRACT:
This study aims to formulate and evaluate creams from extract of Tridax procumbens Linn. In The present study ethanolic extract of Tridax procumbens Linn, was extracted using Soxhlet extraction. The extract was screened for phytochemicals like alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins. The antifungal activity of the cream against Aspergillus niger was tested by studying the zone of inhibition using dextrose agar media and has showed strong antifungal activity against the chosen fungus strain. T. procumbens leaf extract and its cream could be used as a safe and effective choice of drugs to treat skin infections because of its potent antifungal efficacy, less harmful, and less likely to lead drug resistance. Further assessment was conducted to determine the physical properties and stability of the cream. The study aims to identify the optimal formulation of the cream.
Cite this article:
Kabita Banik, Monika N., Muskan Hassan, Sailaja Gunnam, A. Rajeswari, Haemachandra Sai, Rahul Velagala. Phytoformulation and In Vitro Antifungal Efficacy Assessment of Tridax procumbens Linn Cream. Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical Research. 2026; 16(2):123-4. doi: 10.52711/2231-5691.2026.00018
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Kabita Banik, Monika N., Muskan Hassan, Sailaja Gunnam, A. Rajeswari, Haemachandra Sai, Rahul Velagala. Phytoformulation and In Vitro Antifungal Efficacy Assessment of Tridax procumbens Linn Cream. Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical Research. 2026; 16(2):123-4. doi: 10.52711/2231-5691.2026.00018 Available on: https://asianjpr.com/AbstractView.aspx?PID=2026-16-2-3
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