Herbal Sanitary Napkins - Acceleration towards Women's Health

Abstract

Menstruation is an integral part of women’s life and sanitary napkins are too. While on her menstruation periods, a
woman surely experiences discomfort, irritation and menstrual pain. In current days sanitary napkins widely used are
synthetics which do not have any cotton materials and there are dangerous chemicals which may stay in body for 20
years after the exposure. Dioxin is a byproduct of chlorine bleaching process used in the manufacture of tampons,
sanitary napkins and diapers. WHO list dioxin as one of the dirty dozen- a group of dangerous chemicals. In similar
ways the fragrances and deodorants used in napkins nowadays can enter the blood stream and affect locally in the
vagina which causes several discomfort and diseases viz. cervical cancer, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Poly Cystic
Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), rashes, allergic conditions, etc. In recent years, distinct herbal extracts are used in the
manufacture of Herbal Sanitary Napkins, that act as an antiseptic, astringent, antimicrobials, deodorizer,
antiperspirants, treats inflammation, enhance metabolism, enhances hormonal balances etc. The performance of the
herbal sanitary napkins is assessed by absorbency capacity, skin irritation test, vertical wicking, wet back test,
leakage proof test, antimicrobial activity test. Herbal core are being anticipated as best menstrual hygiene pads
without any side effects for women. The decisive aim of this presentation is focused towards the exploration of
Herbal Sanitary Napkins that would accelerate the women's health to greater extent!