Abstract

The study of plants is an alternative to other forms of drug discovery. Because, according to World Health Organization, these would be the best sources for obtaining a wide variety of drugs. Samadera indica is a bitter plant widely distributed throughout India. The leaves of Samadera indica was taken for investigation because of its abundance and used by the local folklore practioners and tribal peoples in India to treat various diseases such as vata, kapha, arthritis, constipation, and skin diseases like leprosy and pruritus. In the current world population, incidence of infection is increasing tremendously. Vaginal candidiasis is the most common gynecologic problem for which women seek medical help. The current study aims to determine the effectiveness of Samadera indica as an antifungal agent against vaginal candidiasis.