Studies on the anticandidal mode of action of allium sativum. Both ginger and garlic extracts have bacteriostatic effect on the organism. The antibacterial effect of a homemade raw garlic extract and commercial garlic tablets alone and in combination with antibiotics or omeprazole was determined against clinical isolates of helicobacter pylori. Examined antimicrobialtest substances exhibited antibacterial effect on all. Pdf garlic has been used as a source of food and medicine for thousands of. Currently, interest has been focused on exploring antimicrobial properties of plants and herbs.
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