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A herbal paper soap was successfully formulated using Daisy flower extract alongside both natural and synthetic ingredients. The preparation involved creating separate aqueous and oil phases, melting a soap base, and combining these under controlled conditions. The final mixture was spread over absorbent paper, dried, and cut into desired shapes. Physical and chemical evaluations revealed favorable properties such as high yield (93.5%), acceptable pH (5.9), strong foaming, and good solubility in water and ethanol. The formulation showed no skin irritancy and demonstrated antifungal activity, making it suitable for sensitive skin. The incorporation of Daisy extract provided added natural benefits like antifungal and soothing effects. The final product is eco-friendly, portable, and represents a promising alternative to conventional soap forms.

Depression is a major mental health disorder affecting millions globally. The increasing side effects and limitations of conventional antidepressant medications ha ve prompted interest in alternative therapies, particularly those derived from medicinal plants. This review compiles findings from 32 plants, analyzing their antidepressant properties, plant parts used, extraction solvents, mechanisms of action, and exper imental outcomes. Notable herbs such as Crocus sativus , Curcuma longa , Hypericum perforatum , and Bacopa monniera showed comparable or synergistic effects with standard antidepressants like fluoxetine. Extracts, often methanolic, ethanolic, or aqueous, targ eted neurotransmitter systems (serotonin, dopamine, noradrenaline) and exhibited monoamine oxidase inhibition, antioxidative effects, and modulation of neurotrophic factors. These findings support the therapeutic potential of plant based treatments for dep ressive disorders.