The Antimicrobial Activity of Garlic and Onion Extracts
 
   

The Antimicrobial Activity of
Garlic and Onion Extracts

This section is compiled by Frank M. Painter, D.C.
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FROM:   Pharmazie 1983 (Nov);   38 (11):   747–8

Elnima EI, Ahmed SA, Mekkawi AG, Mossa JS


Aqueous extracts of garlic (Allium sativum) and onion (Allium cepa) were tested for activity against Gram-positive organisms, Gram-negative organisms and fungi. A significant growth inhibition was shown by most of the organisms, tested at random. A quantitative assessment of the activity was carried out by determining the minimum bacteriostatic and bactericidal concentrations of the extracts against Gram-positive and Gram-negative organisms. Garlic extract showed greater activity as compared to the extract of onion. The activity of the garlic extract on the mouth flora of volunteers was then investigated. A mouth wash containing 10% garlic in quarter Ringer solution produced a drastic reduction in the number of oral bacteria.


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