In Vitro Evaluation Of Anti-Fungal Activity Of Homoeopathic Medicine Hydrocotyle Asiatica: A Homoeopathic Perspective

Background of the study: Hydrocotyle asiatica is a homoeopathic remedy that effectively treats skin disorders with thickening, scale exfoliation, itching, and redness.Numerous studies conducted worldwide have confirmed the remedy's antifungal efficacy.Aim: To evaluate the antifungal properties of the homoeopathic preparation of Hydrocotyle asiatica using an in vitro analysis. Materials and Methods-In-Vitro Analysis:The disc diffusion method was employed to ascertain the antifungal activity.The zone of inhibition and mean inhibitory concentration were also calculated.Results: Hydrocotyle asiatica showed significant antifungal activity against Trichophyton rubrum in the in vitro analysis.Conclusion: Hydrocotyle asiatica is having significant antifungal activity, with Trichophyton rubrum showing maximum sensitivity to potencies θ, 3 C and 200 C.