Harnessing Nature's Potential: Innovating Antibacterial Cream through Garlic and Clove Extracts


Authors : Garvit Singh; Pankaj Vyas

Volume/Issue : Volume 9 - 2024, Issue 10 - October

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/IJISRT24OCT870

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Abstract : The onset of the antibiotics period was characterised by the clinical implementation of penicillin, the inaugural antibiotic, unearthed in 1928 by Alexander Fleming in the green mould Penicillium notatum. Garlic and clove have long been used as traditional treatments for different diseases, including infections. Their antibacterial qualities have been attributed to their sulfur-containing components, such as allicin and ajoene in garlic, and eugenol and isoeugenol in clove. In this study, we wanted to produce a novel antibacterial cream leveraging the synergistic properties of garlic and clove extracts. The cream was manufactured utilizing a simple and scalable technique, and its antimicrobial activity was assessed against a panel of microbes present in our surrounding. The results indicated that the cream had considerable antibacterial action against all tested microorganisms, with minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs) comparable to conventional antibiotics. This study establishes a groundbreaking, ecologically-oriented method for safeguarding and healing the skin. The tropical antimicrobial cream provides a secure and efficient substitute for traditional antimicrobials that may have harsh effects, while also including the nourishing and rejuvenating qualities of tropical botanicals. This groundbreaking research marks a significant advancement in the realm of natural, holistic skin health solutions. The tropical antimicrobial cream stands as a potent alternative to conventional, potentially harsh antimicrobials, offering a safe and effective way to combat skin infections and irritations. Furthermore, its incorporation of nourishing and restorative tropical botanicals transcends mere protection, promoting overall skin health and well-being. Beyond the individual benefits, this innovation holds immense potential for promoting sustainable practices within tropical ecosystems by leveraging resources responsibly and ethically. This paves the way for a future where nature's wisdom empowers us to safeguard our skin with gentle effectiveness, while simultaneously cherishing and preserving the biodiversity that holds the key to our well-being.

Keywords : Garlic, clove Extracts, Antimicrobial, Natural Ingredients, Skin Cream, Anti-Inflammatory, Wound Healing.

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The onset of the antibiotics period was characterised by the clinical implementation of penicillin, the inaugural antibiotic, unearthed in 1928 by Alexander Fleming in the green mould Penicillium notatum. Garlic and clove have long been used as traditional treatments for different diseases, including infections. Their antibacterial qualities have been attributed to their sulfur-containing components, such as allicin and ajoene in garlic, and eugenol and isoeugenol in clove. In this study, we wanted to produce a novel antibacterial cream leveraging the synergistic properties of garlic and clove extracts. The cream was manufactured utilizing a simple and scalable technique, and its antimicrobial activity was assessed against a panel of microbes present in our surrounding. The results indicated that the cream had considerable antibacterial action against all tested microorganisms, with minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs) comparable to conventional antibiotics. This study establishes a groundbreaking, ecologically-oriented method for safeguarding and healing the skin. The tropical antimicrobial cream provides a secure and efficient substitute for traditional antimicrobials that may have harsh effects, while also including the nourishing and rejuvenating qualities of tropical botanicals. This groundbreaking research marks a significant advancement in the realm of natural, holistic skin health solutions. The tropical antimicrobial cream stands as a potent alternative to conventional, potentially harsh antimicrobials, offering a safe and effective way to combat skin infections and irritations. Furthermore, its incorporation of nourishing and restorative tropical botanicals transcends mere protection, promoting overall skin health and well-being. Beyond the individual benefits, this innovation holds immense potential for promoting sustainable practices within tropical ecosystems by leveraging resources responsibly and ethically. This paves the way for a future where nature's wisdom empowers us to safeguard our skin with gentle effectiveness, while simultaneously cherishing and preserving the biodiversity that holds the key to our well-being.

Keywords : Garlic, clove Extracts, Antimicrobial, Natural Ingredients, Skin Cream, Anti-Inflammatory, Wound Healing.

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