Identifies medicinal plants treating vaginal infections and evaluates their antifungal activities against Candida species, highlighting their potential use.
Key Points
The study aims to identify and scientifically validate the antifungal properties of medicinal plants used for treating vaginal infections in Dschang.
Conducted an ethnobotanical survey to identify medicinal plants used locally for vaginal infections.
Evaluated the antifungal activity of selected plants against five Candida species.
Analyzed the effectiveness of the plants in inhibiting Candida growth.
Identified several medicinal plants commonly used in the Dschang district for treating vaginal infections.
Demonstrated varying levels of antifungal activity among the selected plants against Candida species.
Indicated potential alternatives to synthetic antifungal treatments due to drug resistance.