Potential of Azadirachta indica A. Juss., Eucalyptus globulus Labill. and Ocimum sanctum L. Phytochemicals as Herbal Hand Sanitizer: A Review
Potential of Azadirachta indica A. Juss., Eucalyptus globulus Labill. and Ocimum sanctum L. Phytochemicals as Herbal Hand Sanitizer: A Review
- Author(s) P. Jain, R. Mishra, A. Debnath and S. Sharma
- Year: 2023
- Month: November
- Volume: 60
- Pages: 183-200
Hand hygiene is a fundamental and essential practice in infection prevention, control, and reduction. The hands serve as the most common and rapid mode of germ and infection transmission. Hand sanitizers are effective in eliminating microorganisms present on the skin and reducing the spread of pathogens from one person to another. This review aims to develop a plant-based herbal hand sanitizer that can eradicate microbes while preserving skin health. Unlike alcohol-based sanitizers, the plant-based herbal hand sanitizer has no adverse effects on the skin due to the absence of harmful chemicals and alcohol. It does not strip away the natural oils that retain moisture on the skin, thus preventing dryness. The non-flammable nature of the alcohol-free sanitizer ensures its safety, making it suitable for use by children and individuals with sensitive skin. The proposed sanitizer is cost-effective and aims to include plant leaf extracts such as Neem (Azadirachta indica), Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus), and Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum). The study intends to evaluate the antimicrobial activity of these plant extracts and the formulated hand sanitizer. Additionally, the evaluation of physical parameters such as color, odour, and pH of the sanitizer will also be assessed.
