Madaan et al. World Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences www.wjpps.com │ Vol 13, Issue 12, 2024. │ ISO 9001:2015 Certified Journal │ 437 COCONUT OIL USED AS ANTIFUNGAL Vani Madaan 1 *, Chetan Singh Chauhan 2 , Neha Yadav 3 , Mukesh Sharma 4 , Ashok Kumar Sharma 5 , Tarun Pokhriyal 5 , Arsh Chanana 6 and Anurag Mishra 7 1 Research Scholar, Faculty of Pharmacy, B N University, Udaipur. 2 Professor & Principal, B N Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, B N University, Udaipur. 3 Research Scholar, Arya College of Pharmacy, Jaipur. 4 Professor, Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Arya College of Pharmacy, Jaipur. 5 Associate Professor, Department of Pharmaceutics, Arya College of Pharmacy, Jaipur. 6 Associate Professor, Department of Pharmaceutics, Nims Institute of Pharmacy, Jaipur. 7 Associate Professor, Department of Quality Assurance, Nims Institute of Pharmacy, Jaipur. ABSTRACT Coconut, also known as Cocos Nucifera. [1] Coconut oil is of two varieties: virgin and refined oiCoconut oil should be used in the treatment of fungal infections in view of emerging drug-resistant Candida species. In recent years, virgin coconut oil is liable as a potential antifungal agent. [2] The health and nutritional benefi ts derived from coconut oil are both compelling and contradictory, mainly due to its high saturated fat content as relates to chronic diseases, especially those involving the cardiac system. [3] This detailed analysis addresses its applications in healthcare. Along with its potential as a natural alternative, VCO’s synergistic effects with conventional antifungal drugs are also investigated. Many women are affected by vaginal fungal infections, also called yeast infections. Vvc is a common fungal infection caused by Candida species, predominantly. This study tell us that we need more research about the use of coconut oil as an antifungal drug or antifungal agents. Coconut oil used to treat C. albicans infection in pregnant women. Coconut and their by-products have been used from ancient as culinary (Cooking), cosmetic, and medicinal agents. In addition to its excellent antioxidant properties, coconut oil is said to have hypolipidemic and antimicrobial properties this review states on the usage and historical background of coconut oil, with a particular focus on health benefits. Coconut oil obtained WORLD JOURNAL OF PHARMACY AND PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES SJIF Impact Factor 8.025 Volume 13, Issue 12, 437-443 Review Article ISSN 2278 – 4357 Article Received on 12 October 2024, Revised on 02 Nov. 2024, Accepted on 22 Nov. 2024 DOI: 10.20959/wjpps202412-28698 *Corresponding Author Vani Madaan Research Scholar, Faculty of Pharmacy, B N University, Udaipur.