Ela Arka (Water Distillate of Eletteria Cardamomum Linn. Maton) as a Potential Ayurvedic Hand Sanitizer in Medical Professionals
Author : Shreeraksha N, Ashwinikumar S Bharati and Sri Krishna
Abstract :
Introduction: Hand asepsis is a fundamental quality to a healthy individual. Hand hygiene is the most effective measure for interrupting the transmission of microorganisms which cause infection both in the community and in the healthcare setting. Health Care professionals are more prone to dealing with pathogenic microbes and hand hygiene is an important aspect. Alcohol has been foremost of fluids used for non-foaming, anti-microbial fluid. An attempt done to study a potential Ayurvedic non-alcoholic hand sanitizer called Ela arka.
Objective: To assess reduction factor (RF) in microbial load before and after treatment with test drug and Standard drug.
Method: Quantitative analysis of microbial load by in-vitro evaluation by estimation of the reduction factor.
Result: The essential oil of Ela arka exhibits strong antimicrobial activity against micro-organisms.
Conclusion: Under the given specifications and ambit of study, Ela arka was found to be effective, superior to standard drug.
Keywords :
Ela arka, hand sanitizer, micro-organisms, standard drug
