@article {1451, title = {GC-MS Analysis and in vitro Anti-Dandruff Activity of Phyla nodiflora against Malassezia furfur}, journal = {Pharmacognosy Research}, volume = {17}, year = {2025}, month = {June 2025}, pages = {909-913}, type = {Original Article}, chapter = {909}, abstract = {

Background: The common skin ailment known as dandruff mostly affects the scalp. It will impact nearly half of the prepubescent population, regardless of gender or race. The fungus Malassezia globosa, which is unique to the scalp, was found to be the causative culprit. The balloon vine, or Karnasphotha (Cardiospermum helicacabum Linn.), belongs to the Sapindaceae family and is traditionally used to treat dandruff. In vitro Antidandruff activity of Karnasphota Mula and Beeja by Agar cup method and Biocidal activity. Materials and Methods: Phyla nodiflora in vitro antidandruff activity using the Agar cup method and biocidal activity. Results: Phyla nodiflora demonstrated effective antidandruff properties against Malassezia furfur at varying concentrations. Conclusion: The Phyla nodiflora is having significant Antidandruff properties.

}, keywords = {Anti-microbial, Cup method, Dandruff, Ketoconazole, Malassezia furfur}, doi = {10.5530/pres.20252156}, author = {Priyanka Manmode and Dighe Santosh Bhausaheb} }