Abstract

A REVIEW ON ANTIFUNGAL SYNTHETIC DRUGS AND HERBAL PLANT

Kalyani Balaji Kadam*, Prof. N. H. Kodag, Dr. Sanjay K. Bais

Abstract

Fungi can infect the skin, nails, hair, mucous membranes, and bloodstream. This condition is known as mycosis. These days, the majority of fungal infections, like candidiasis, can vary from a superficial infection of the mucous membrane to potentially fatal systemic mycoses. More than 3 million people die from fungal infections each year. This high figure illustrates how difficult it is to treat these illnesses globally. The effective treatment of fungal diseases has been greatly aided by the recent development of novel antimycotic agent. Antifungal drug such as(Ketoconazole, Fluconazole, and Itraconazole), fluoropyrimidine (Flu cytosine), and polyene antibiotics (Amphotericin B).Antifungals destroy or stop the growth of In order to effectively and completely cure a variety of fungal infections, Ayurveda offers a combination of internal and external medications and therapies. In addition to causing a variety of symptoms and illnesses, fungi can impact different body parts. Ayurveda recommends a different course of action for every kind of infection. To treat fungal infections, antifungal drugs are used. They can stop fungi from growing or directly kill them. Ayurveda uses a lot of unrefined medications to treat fungus infections and other illnesses. Certain medicinal plants, like guava, garlic ginger, neem, and holy basil, are used to treat fungal infections.

Keywords: Mycosis or Fungal infection, Antifungal agent, candidiasis, Ayurveda, Medicinal plant.