In-vitro EVALUATION OF FLOWERS OF Crossandra infundibuliformis (L) NEES AS A NATURAL ANTI-SOLAR AGENT

Authors

  • Sowjanya Pulipati Vadlamudi- 522 213, Guntur (Dt), Andhra Pradesh, India
  • Vamsi Anil Krishna Ch Vadlamudi- 522 213, Guntur (Dt), Andhra Pradesh, India
  • Srinivasa Babu P Vadlamudi- 522 213, Guntur (Dt), Andhra Pradesh, India.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21276/apjhs.2014.1.2.12

Keywords:

Anti-solar, Crossandra infundibuliformis, UV radiation

Abstract

UV rays extends down to the earth’s atmosphere from sunlight assist our body to synthesize Vitamin D which strengthens our bones and teeth. Commercially UV radiation has various uses like sterilization and disinfection. But excessive unprotected exposure to sunlight may lead to sun burns and other skin complications. The present study was designed to evaluate the UV absorption ability of aqueous extracts of fresh and dry flowers of Crossandra infundibuliformis as an anti-solar agent. The method was performed by UV visible spectrophotometry in range of 200-400nm. The results suggested that aqueous fresh flower extract of Crossandra infundibuliformis exhibited better anti-solar activity than the dry flower extract. Therefore it was concluded that C.infundibuliformis flowers can be used in various sunscreen formulations.
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Author Biographies

Sowjanya Pulipati, Vadlamudi- 522 213, Guntur (Dt), Andhra Pradesh, India

Vignan Pharmacy College,

Vamsi Anil Krishna Ch, Vadlamudi- 522 213, Guntur (Dt), Andhra Pradesh, India

Vignan Pharmacy College,

Srinivasa Babu P, Vadlamudi- 522 213, Guntur (Dt), Andhra Pradesh, India.

Vignan Pharmacy College, 

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Published

2014-06-30

How to Cite

Sowjanya Pulipati, Vamsi Anil Krishna Ch, & Srinivasa Babu P. (2014). In-vitro EVALUATION OF FLOWERS OF Crossandra infundibuliformis (L) NEES AS A NATURAL ANTI-SOLAR AGENT. Asian Pacific Journal of Health Sciences, 1(2), 104–106. https://doi.org/10.21276/apjhs.2014.1.2.12

Issue

Vol. 1 No. 2 (2014): Vol 1 No 2 (2014): | April - June 2014

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