Preparation and Evaluation of Herbal Sanitary Napkin for Menstrual Health

Manisha U. Mishra; Aastha D. Tembhare; Nidhi S. Baghele; Tanvi S. Murjani; Vina J. Katre

doi:10.55544/jrasb.4.1.18

Authors

Manisha U. Mishra Manoharbhai Patel Institute of Bachelor of Pharmacy, Kudwa, Gondia, Maharashtra, INDIA.
Aastha D. Tembhare Manoharbhai Patel Institute of Bachelor of Pharmacy, Kudwa, Gondia, Maharashtra, INDIA.
Nidhi S. Baghele Manoharbhai Patel Institute of Bachelor of Pharmacy, Kudwa, Gondia, Maharashtra, INDIA.
Tanvi S. Murjani Manoharbhai Patel Institute of Bachelor of Pharmacy, Kudwa, Gondia, Maharashtra, INDIA.
Vina J. Katre Manoharbhai Patel Institute of Bachelor of Pharmacy, Kudwa, Gondia, Maharashtra, INDIA.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55544/jrasb.4.1.18

Keywords:

Herbal Sanitary Napkins, Biodegradable, Chemical free, Absorbent

Abstract

The research work highlights the preparation of herbal sanitary napkins with natural and chemical-free materials showing eco-friendly and biodegradable properties. To protect women's reproductive health and promote awareness for environmental sustainability. This alternative approach is designed to improve menstrual health and hygiene. The purpose of the research work focuses on the preparation of three generations of herbal sanitary napkins (F1, F2, and F3) by showing variation in lay arrangement, i.e., hydrophilic nonwoven fabric as the top layer, airlaid tissue, SAP sheet, gelling sheet as the absorbent core, hydrophobic nonwoven fabric and polyetheyne sheet as the barrier layer, and application of lemongrass essential oil, mainly used as an herbal ingredient, to give both antimicrobial activity and fragrance. Performance of napkins assessed by absorbency percentage, leak proof test, liquid strike through test, wet back strike through test, fluid retention test, and antimicrobial test. It was revealed from the results that herbal sanitary napkins of the F2 generation showed the best performance.

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