Authors : Jasna T. J.; Adithya A. K.; Aparna S. Kumar; Jiji K.; Sneha V.; Sooraj K. S.

Volume/Issue : Volume 11 - 2026, Issue 3 - March

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Abstract : Tabernaemontana alternifolia, also known as kundalam paalai, belongs to the family Apocynaceae. Leaf has antibacterial, anthelmintic, antioxidant and healing properties against the conditions of the nervous system ,liver ,kidney ,skin. It is also used to treat diabetes, chronic bronchitis, cardiac problems and snake bites . Phytochemical screening showed the presence of alkaloids, phytosterols , triterpenoids, proteins, phenolic compounds, tannins, quinones, flavonoids, glycosides. The purpose of current study was to access the plant extract by agar well diffusion method and formulation of its nail lacquer and to evaluate the same.

Keywords : Tabernaemontana alternifolia, Anti Fungal Activity, Nail Lacquer.

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