• PRIYANKA PANDIT
• Niharika Thakur
• Vinod Dhote
• Kanika Dhote
• Surendra K Jain

Eclipta prostrata is a medicinal plant that has been widely used in traditional medicine for its various therapeutic properties. In recent years, researchers have been investigating its potential as a natural antifungal agent. Studies have shown that Eclipta prostrata exhibits significant antifungal activity against a range of pathogenic fungi, including Candida albicans, Aspergillus niger, Trichophyton mentagrophytes, and Microsporum canis. This antifungal activity is primarily attributed to the presence of flavonoids, alkaloids, and triterpenoids in the plant extract.The mechanism of antifungal action of Eclipta prostrata is believed to involve the inhibition of fungal growth and the disruption of fungal cell membranes. Moreover, the plant extract has been found to exhibit synergistic effects when combined with other antifungal agents, which could potentially enhance its therapeutic efficacy.The use of Eclipta prostrata as a natural antifungal agent could offer several advantages over conventional antifungal drugs, including reduced drug resistance and fewer adverse effects. However, further research is needed to fully elucidate the mechanisms underlying the antifungal activity of Eclipta prostrata and to determine its efficacy and safety as a therapeutic agent. Overall, the growing body of evidence on the antifungal properties of Eclipta prostrata suggests that this plant could be a promising candidate for the development of new antifungal agents.

Eclipta prostrata, antifungal activity, traditional medicine, pathogenic fungi,

"FORMULATION, DEVELOPMENT OF TOPICAL GEL CONTAINING HERBAL EXTRACT OF ECLIPTA PROSTATA FOR MANAGEMENT OF ANTIFUNGAL INFECTION ON SCALP", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 2, page no.d297-d313, February-2023, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2302339.pdf

"FORMULATION, DEVELOPMENT OF TOPICAL GEL CONTAINING HERBAL EXTRACT OF ECLIPTA PROSTATA FOR MANAGEMENT OF ANTIFUNGAL INFECTION ON SCALP", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 2, page no. ppd297-d313, February-2023, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2302339.pdf