Molecular Docking Analysis of Siddha Formulation Parangipattai Chooranam Against Vaginal Candidiasis.

Vulvovaginal candidiasis called by its name Vellai Noi as per Siddha terminology is considerably the second most common cause of vaginal inflammation in the women of middle-aged group. Candida albicans are prioritised top among other pathogens in mediating vaginal inflammation and its related symptoms. Candida albicans exerts its virulence by secreting the enzyme known as secreted aspartyl proteinases (SAP) which allows hassle-free adherence and growth of the opportunistic pathogen.