Formulation And Evaluation Of Herbal Tablet Containing Hydro-Alcoholic Extract Of Achyranthes Aspera Linn. (Roots) Used For The Treatment Of Vaginal Infection

ABSTRACT

Vaginal infection include irritation, itching and swelling are very frequent and common among women due to various un-hygienic issues including a major fungus causing infection is Candida species. According to Ayurveda several herbs are used to cure women disorders, though there proper documentation and validation need to be established. It has increasingly deserved a special attention among the medical community. In spite of the presence of Candida species as a human commensal, alarming rates of local and systemic infections have been observed, varying from moderate to severe impact. The present investigation aims to formulate and evaluate herbal tablet containing hydro-alcoholic extract of Achyranthes aspera Linn. (Roots). Various batches F1 to F8 were prepared using different ratio of ingredients and were evaluated as per IP. The data obtained indicate that F7 have excellent results when compared with other formulation codes.