Volume : 12, Issue : 10, October – 2025
Title:
FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF ANTIFUNGAL LOTION USING TEA TREE OIL AND LEMONGRASS EXTRACT
Authors :
Neha A. Rodge*, Prof. Shubham Tikait, Dr. Swati P. Deshmukh
Abstract :
The present study focuses on the formulation and evaluation of a herbal antifungal lotion incorporating Tea Tree Oil (Melaleuca alternifolia) and Lemongrass Oil (Cymbopogon citratus), both known for their potent antimicrobial and antifungal activities. The objective was to develop a safe, effective, and skin-friendly topical preparation to combat superficial fungal infections. An oil-in-water (O/W) emulsion type lotion was prepared using standard emulsification techniques, with varying concentrations of the essential oils to identify the optimal formulation. The developed formulations were subjected to physicochemical evaluations such as ph, viscosity, spreadability, homogeneity, and stability studies, along with antifungal activity testing against Candida albicans and Aspergillus niger using the agar well diffusion method. Among the batches (F1–F3), formulation F2 exhibited ideal physicochemical properties, a skin-compatible ph (6–7), superior spreadability, and the highest antifungal efficacy. The results confirm the synergistic antifungal potential of Tea Tree and Lemongrass oils, offering a promising natural alternative to synthetic antifungal agents with fewer side effects. The study concludes that the optimized formulation can serve as an effective, stable, and eco-friendly topical therapy for the management of superficial fungal infections.
Keywords: Antifungal lotion, Tea Tree Oil, Lemongrass Oil, Herbal formulation, Oil-in-water emulsion, Topical therapy.
Cite This Article:
Please cite this article in press Neha Ashok Rodge et al., Formulation And Evaluation Of Antifungal Lotion Using Tea Tree Oil And Lemongrass Extract, Indo Am. J. P. Sci, 2025; 12(10).
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