Dr. Akshara Devrukhkar¹ , Dr Archana Gharote² , Dr Nilesh Suryavanshi³

DOI : http://dx.doi.org/10.18535/ijahm/v7i4.30

¹ MD(Scholar), Department of Rasashastra and Bhaishajya Kalpana, D Y Patil School Of Ayurveda, D Y Patil Deemed to be University, Nerul, Navi Mumbai.

²Professor and HOD, Department of Rasashastra and Bhaishajya Kalpana, D Y Patil School Of Ayurveda, D Y Patil Deemed to be University, Nerul, Navi Mumbai. 

³Associate Professor , Department of Rasashastra and Bhaishajya Kalpana, D Y Patil School Of Ayurveda , D Y Patil Deemed to be University, Nerul, Navi Mumbai.

ABSTRACT:

The aim of this study is to assess the antifungal activity of Sinduradya Taila and to determine the zone of inhibition of Sinduradya Taila on the fungal strain Of Aspergillus Niger . Fungi like Aspergillus Niger is a common food contaminant which grows as a black mould on food & vegetables , It is an air-borne pathogen. It commonly causes Otomycosis which is an ear disorder which may damage tympanic membrane & ear canal . In case of ear infections, Aspergillus Niger invades the outer ear canal which can cause damage to the skin it comes in contact with. Aspergillosis is a serious lung disease which is frequent in horticultural workers Antifungal activity of Sinduradya Taila was seen using agar cup diffusion method and MIC was determined using tetrazolium salt method. The test drug was effective and exhibited a significant activity against Aspergillus Niger.

KEYWORDS : Sinduradya Taila , Aspergillus Niger , Antifungal activity. 

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