ArticlesAbstractPharmacognosy Research,2025,17,3,909-913.DOI:10.5530/pres.20252156Published:June 2025Type:Original ArticleAuthors:Priyanka Manmode, and Dighe Santosh Bhausaheb Author(s) affiliations:Priyanka Manmode1, Dighe Santosh Bhausaheb2,* 1Department of Pharmacy, Bhagwant University, Sikar Road, Ajmer, Rajasthan, INDIA. 2Department of Pharmacology, Pravara Rural College of Pharmacy, Loni, Maharashtra, INDIA. 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 furfurView:PDF (378.37 KB) PDF Thumbnails Document Outline Search Document Find Toggle Sidebar Previous Next Page: Fullscreen Print Download Current View Zoom Out Zoom In Automatic Zoom Actual Size Fit Page Full Width 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 200% More Information Less Information Close Click here to download the PDF file. Images Antidandruff activity of Phyla nodiflora by zone of inhibition using agar cup plate method. KeywordsDandruffKetoconazoleAnti-microbialCup methodMalassezia furfur ‹ Phytochemical Insights and Bioactive Potentials of Alstonia scholaris, a Variety from Mizoram, India: Studies of the Antioxidant and Anti-Infective Properties up Spectrophotometric SPF Assessment and Phytochemical Screening of Pleiogynium cerasiferum Leaf Extracts ›