Allium sativum (Garlic) is one of the plants used as a therapeutic agent in many cultures. The current study was to investigate the effect of its extract on some aspects of reproduction in the female albino rat (Wistar strain). Seventy-five female albino rats which were in proestrus divided into five groups fifteen each. Group A was given distilled water as control while groups B, C, D and E we...

Objective(s): Trichophyton rubrum (T. rubrum) is one of the most common dermatophytes worldwide. This fungus invaded skin appendages of humans and animals. Recently, resistance to antifungal drugs as well as appearance of side effects due to indication of these kinds of antibiotics has been reported. Besides, using some plant extracts have been indicated in herbal medicine as an alternative tre...

background: garlic (allium sativum) is known for its anti-bacterial properties, but information on its effects against bacteria species that are important in fish diseases is scarce. objectives: the aim of this research was to use garlic as a natural product to improve the aquatic animal health status so as to compensate the demand for environment-friendly products for sustainable aquaculture. ...

To study antimicrobial activity of shallot in comparison with that of garlic and onion against 23 strains of fungi and bacteria, water extracts of garlic, shallot and onion bulbs were prepared. Each extract was studied in different forms for their antimicrobial activity viz., fresh extract, dry extract and autoclaved extract. Minimal inhibitory concentration and minimal lethal concentrations of...

Garlic (Allium sativum) has been used worldwide to fight microbial infections. Allium sativum, in vegetable form, exhibits a high potential against pathogenic bacteria and fungi. In the current study, antimicrobial effects of pure juice, aqueous extract, ethanolic dried powder garlic various concentrations (100%, 75%, 50%, 25%, respectively) Escherichia coli, Salmonella typhi, Staphylococcus au...

The protective effect of garlic extract in chromium induced genotoxicity was evaluated using analysis of chromosomal aberrations in somatic cells of mice in in vivo animal model. Three doses of garlic extracts were selected for modulation and administered to animals after priming with chromium all the animals were killed after 24 hrs of treatment and the mitotic preparations were made. A signif...

Introduction. Garlic (Allium sativum) is believed to have been originated from Central Asia over 6,000 years ago, but has spread to almost everywhere long time ago. Garlic is the edible bulb of the lily family, Liliaceae. It is a relative of the onion and leek, and other related species containing the aromatic sulfur-based compounds, which contribute to the characteristic odor and taste, as wel...

Background and Objective: Retinopathy is a common difficulty in diabetic subjects. Hyperglycemia damages the tissues through stimulation of oxidative stress and inflammation. Since the antioxidant function of garlic has been proven, in the current report the activity of aqueous garlic extract (AGE) upon the oxidative stress and inflammation in the retinal substances of rats with diabetes was in...