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Title: | Antifungal and antibacterial skin patch from selected herbal extracts |
Authors: | Zainab, Hamzah, Prof. Madya Dr. zainab@unimap.edu.my |
Keywords: | International Invention, Innovation & Technology Exhibition (ITEX'14) Skin patch Antifungal skin patch Natural herbals patch Healing process |
Issue Date: | May-2014 |
Publisher: | Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP) |
Series/Report no.: | 25th International Invention, Innovation & Technology Exhibition;ITEX'14 |
Abstract: | • This skin patch has an antifungal and antibacterial properties which act against microbes such as Escherichia coli, Staphylococus aureus, Proteus mirabilis and Candida alb/cans. • It can also inhibit the growth of Vibrio cholera and Proteus vulgaris. • A new formulation which is a mixture of extracts from Tridax procumbens, Lawsonia inermis and Euphorbia hirta herbs is effective against fungal and bacterial infection on skin. • The patch is made from cotton gauze enriched with the herbal mixture. • It is easy to apply, elastic and comfortable for attachment to the skin surface. Besides, it can also repair the uneven skin structura caused by dry skin, skin rashes and other skin problems. • These selected herbs contain many active ingredients such as flavonoids, antioxidants, phenols and minerals. |
Description: | Received a Gold medal in 25th International Invention, Innovation & Technology Exhibition (ITEX'14), 8th-10th May at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. |
URI: | http://dspace.unimap.edu.my:80/dspace/handle/123456789/36134 |
Appears in Collections: | Universiti Malaysia Perlis |
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ANTIFUNGAL AND ANTIBACTERIAL.pdf | 1.51 MB | Adobe PDF | View/Open |
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