Authors : Dr. M. Sakthivel; Dr. S. Mohamed Halith; A. Afrinbanu; S. Agalya; C. Ahalyamohan; S. Akash; S. Amina Banu

Volume/Issue : Volume 11 - 2026, Issue 2 - February

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/26feb869

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Abstract : This study evaluates herbal suppositories made from Cassia fistula (Golden Shower) extracts, which have inherent antibacterial characteristics. We created four formulations (F1, F2, F3, and F4) that combine gelatin, glycerin, and water with an ethanolic extract of plant flowers or leaves. The major goal was to evaluate the effectiveness of these suppositories against common infections by agar well diffusion and disc diffusion methods. The herbal suppositories demonstrated broadspectrum antibacterial efficacy against Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, and Candida albicans.

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