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International Journal of Food, Nutrition & Dietetics 13(1):p 25-28, Jan -April 2025. | DOI: https://doi.org/10.21088/ijfnd.2348.9987.161224.4
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Lawsonia inermis: An Ancient Skin Care Herb and its Scientific Validation as Antifungal Agent
Swami Narsingh Chandra Dev, Anshu Rani Patel
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International Journal of Food, Nutrition & Dietetics 13(1):p 25-28, Jan -April 2025. | DOI: https://doi.org/10.21088/ijfnd.2348.9987.161224.4
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Swami Narsingh Chandra Dev, Anshu Rani Patel. Lawsonia inermis: An Ancient Skin Care Herb and Its Scientific Validation as Antifungal Agent. International Journal of Food, Nutrition and Dietetics. 2025;13(1): 25–28.Timeline
Received : February 20, 2025
Accepted : March 27, 2025
Published : April 30, 2025
Abstract
Around the globe, fungus-related skin disorders are a widespread public health issue, and are still an unsolved health issue, mainly due to the fact that the available antifungal drugs are of limited effectiveness. Lawsonia inermis L., or henna, is a popular herb for cosmeceutical uses in Indian traditional systems of medicine and rituals. Hence, the present study was conducted to evaluate the phytochemical constituents and antifungal potential of henna leaves. All of the tested pathogens were significantly inhibited by the leaves methanol extract, which also revealed the presence of many active phytochemicals.
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Swami Narsingh Chandra Dev, Anshu Rani Patel. Lawsonia inermis: An Ancient Skin Care Herb and Its Scientific Validation as Antifungal Agent. International Journal of Food, Nutrition and Dietetics. 2025;13(1): 25–28.
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.21088/ijfnd.2348.9987.161224.4
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