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Garlic is one of many medicinal plants that used over thousands of years due to its organosulfur compounds. Materials and methods: commercial garlic was used for the extraction, phytochemicals detections and Gas Chromatography-Mass (GC- Mass) analysis utilized to determine the main compounds in the aqueous extract. Antioxidant activity was evaluated in the garlic extract using total antioxidant capacity (TAC) and DPPH for detecting the concentration that takes half of the free radicals. The phytochemical tests revealed several compounds in the extract, included alkaloid, glycosides, tannins, and flavonoid and phenol while saponin compound was not detected. GC-Mass spotted 15 different compounds included allyl trisulfide with the concentration (1.89%) followed by ascorbic acid 2, 6-dihexadecanoate (22.24%), 9, 12-Octadecadienoic acid (Z, Z) (11.44), and 6-Octadecenoic acid, (Z) (40, 28). Total Antioxidant Activity of garlic aqueous extract reached 60 mg/ml compared to that of ascorbic acid. IC50 examination observed that the aqueous extract of garlic had 308.57µg/ml value.

Background:Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) has gained significant health solicitude globallydue to its resistance to nearly almost antimicrobial agents, and garlic is one of nature's most powerful antibiotics that must be used as a pharmaceutical regimen. The current study aimed to determine the In-Vitro antibacterial efficacy of crude garlic extract against MRSA. Methods: The aqueous and 70% ethanol crude garlic (Alllium sativum)extract was prepared. Disc diffusion method was performed to assess the antimicrobial activity for100 clinical isolates of MRSA collected,The reference standard strain was Staphylococcus aureus (ATCC 25923). Results: All MRSA strains assessed were significantly sensitive to 70% ethanolic extract at various concentrations range from 200 to 25%, exhibited inhibitory effects against clinical isolates and Staphylococcus aureus (ATCC 25923) with the means of inhibition zones ranging from 17.76- 14.35 mm and 15-13 mm in length, while the aqueous extracts were less in both clinical isolates and Staphylococcus aureus (ATCC 25923) ranging from 11.93-8.62 mm and 11-8 mm respectively, methanol and distilled water were not effected on growth. Conclusion: The findings demonstrate that 70%ethanol extract of crude Allium sativum has significantly inhibitory effect on methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus is better than aqueous extract. This study does not undermine the value of antibiotic use, but instead the probability of using them in low dosage to minimize their negative consequences.

Research on the effect of garlic extract (allium sativum) to treat tilapia (oreochromis niloticus) seeds which are infected with aeromonas hydrophila bacteria. This research was conducted for 14 days from 18 December to 31 December 2019 which took place at the Wet Laboratory of the Aquaculture Study Program, Mataram University, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB). This study used a completely randomized design (CRD) with an experimental method consisting of 5 treatments and 3 replications. The container used in this study was a 15 liter jar with a volume of 10 liters. The containers used are 15 units, where in treatment one (P1) using without soaking garlic extract and without being infected with Aeromonas hydrophila bacteria, treatment two (P2) without soaking garlic extract and being infected with Aeromonas hydrophila bacteria, (P3) using soaking onion extract white with a concentration of 1% and infected with Aeromonas hydrophila bacteria, (P4) using garlic extract immersion with a concentration of 1.5% and infected with Aeromonas hydrophila bacteria, (P5) using garlic extract immersion with a concentration of 2% and infected with Aeromonas hydrophila bacteria. The parameters observed during the study included survival rate (SR), relative percent survival (RPS), observation of clinical symptoms, and water quality. The results showed that giving garlic extract with different concentrations had a significantly different effect on survival rates and relative percent survival (RPS).

There is much concern on spread of pathogenic enteric bacteria and there resistance to commercially available antibiotics. There is a need for development of a new reliable drug for the treatment of diseases caused by these bacteria. This study determines the antimicrobial capabilities of purified Allim sativum extract to multidrug resistant enteric bacteria. In-vitro antibacterial properties of the extract was carried out using agar well diffusion technique against antibiotics resistant enteric bacteria. The results revealed that Seven fractions of partially purified water extract of Allium sativum (fraction 5-11) had significant zone of inhibition to the test enteric bacteria. The Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrophotometer (FTIR) spectra revealed the presence of 24 functional groups in functional groups in water extract of A. sativum. Also, Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrophotometry revealed the presence of different compounds in water extract of Allium sativum.

One of the main problems in rice cultivation is the difficulty of controlling bondol bird (Lonchura punctulata) pest attacks. Bird pest is one of the main enemies of farmers that can reduce crop production. Increasing bird populations cause crop yields to decline. So that one way that can be used in repelling bird pests is by giving pesticides from garlic extract. Allicin is a compound that gives garlic its distinctive smell which repels bird pests. This study aims to determine the effect of the provision of plant-based pesticides from garlic extract in repelling rice-eating bird pests. This research was conducted in Tonasa Village, Takalar District, South Sulawesi, Indonesia. Research implementation methods include the manufacture and testing of pesticides liquid extracts of garlic and application in the field by spraying, this spraying is carried out in the morning, afternoon, and evening before making the observations. Observation parameters use the method of comparing initial observations and final observations observed in the morning, afternoon and evening (comparison method) by conducting initial data collection (without using pesticides) and final data collection (after spraying pesticides), the average number of groups of birds that attack 1 Ha of rice fields. The results obtained on average indicate quite a lot of attacks in a day, especially in the morning. After the use of the automatic repellent method the attacks of bondol bird groups tend to decrease where in the morning ratio of 20 to 33 decreases to 5 to 13 attacks, while the ratio of daytime 8 to 15 decreases to 3 to 7 attacks and the ratio of the evening 19 to 33 decreases to 6 to 12 bird group attacks. So that the administration of garlic extract pesticides is effective in reducing bird pest attacks.

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of kapok leaf extract and garlic extract tubers effectively inhibit bacteria in tomatoes and beef meatballs. The research design uses a completely randomized design (CRD) which consists of one factor, namely food preservatives. Tomato and beef meatballs samples were immersed in kapok leaf extract and garlic bulb extract with different concentrations, namely 0, 50% and 50%, 100% garlic bulb extract and 100% kapok leaf extract for 15 minutes. Then the samples were stored at room temperature ranging from 22-31 degrees centigrade for 5 days. The results showed that the kapok leaf extract and garlic tuber extract effectively inhibited inhibiting bacteria.

This study investigates the effects of microencapsulated garlic (Allium sativum) extract (G) on growth, immune response, and antioxidant status of rainbow trout juveniles. A total of 300 fish (13.05 ± 0.36 g) were divided into five groups (three replicates per group) and fed with the experimental diets containing G (0, 0.25, 0.5, 1, and 2%) for 40 days. The results indicated that dietary supplementation with garlic could significantly improve growth performance, Feed conversion ratio (FCR) fish fed with G3 diet compared to control. Proximate composition of fish showed significantly higher protein content and lower lipid content in the fish fed G3 diet compared to control. Significantly higher total serum protein and lysozyme activity were found in the fish fed diet supplemented with 0.5% garlic extract, whereas the activities of liver enzymes (ALP, AST, ALT) were significantly lower in the fish fed diet containing garlic extract than in fish fed the control diet. The highest superoxide dismutase (SOD) and catalase (CAT) activities were in fish fed diet supplemented with garlic extract. Therefore, the current research suggests that microencapsulated garlic extract could be considered as a good food additive to improve growth, non-specific immune response, and antioxidant capacity of rainbow trout.

One way to control blowflies is by using chemical pesticides; however, it causes negative effect to human, environment, and other organisms. One alternative effort is to apply garlic as insecticide and larvicide to control infestation. The study aimed to investigate the effect of garlic extract towards the mortality of blowfly’s larvae and effective concentrations using LC50 and LC90. Ten blowfly larvae were used for each of these concentrations: 0.5%, 1%, 2%, 4%, with negative control of 5 repetitions, observed every 6 hours within 2x24 hours. The Kruskal-Wallis test result showed a Sig value of 0.001

Aim: The study aimed to examine the ability of prebiotic concentrations to increase the growth of probiotic bacteria in vitro. Materials and Methods: The probiotics used were Lactobacillus acidophilus and garlic (Allium sativum) extract. Results: The results showed that garlic can increase the growth of L. acidophilus bacteria with the lowest concentration of 4% being the most effective (p

The experiment was conducted to evaluate the carcass, caeca microbial parameters of broilers fed different levels of mixed lemon grass and garlic extract (CLGE). Five hundred broiler chickens (Ross 308) were allotted to five treatments with five replicate consisting of 20 birds each in a completely randomized design (CRD). The first group T1 was given 0.025g/litre Neomycin in water while T2, T3, T4 and T5 were given CLGE at levels 3.0ml/litre, 6.0ml/litre, 9.0ml/litre and 12.0 ml/ litre of water respectively. The experiment lasted for four weeks each for the starter and finisher respectively. Results on dressing percentages revealed that birds given 12.0 ml/l CLGE was highest (76.87%) followed by those in T4 (76.54 %), T3 (75.61 %), T2 (75.00%) and T1 (70.01%). Significant influences (P

Damping-off (Pythium aphanidermatum) is a soil-borne disease which accounts for seedling mortality and significant yield losses in tomato production. Laboratory and screenhouse experiments were conducted in 2017, with a repeated field trial in 2018 to evaluate the efficacy of combining three biological control agents (BCAs), Trichodermaviride, T. harzianumand Bacillus subtilis with Allium sativumextract for the integrated management of the disease in tomato crop. Treatments were laid out in a completely randomized design and randomized complete block design in the screenhouse and field experiments, respectively with eighteen treatments and three replications. The BCAs and extract were formulated and applied using seed treatment and soil sprinkling methods. Treatment combinations of BCAs with A. sativumwere more effective in the reduction of mycelial growth of the pathogen with inhibitory values that ranged between 77.6-91.2% than single inoculation. Seed treatment before planting was more effective than soil sprinkle method, reducing pre-emergence and damping-off incidence to between 6.8-18.3% and 9.7-26.3% under screenhouse and field conditions, respectively than the sprinkling method. Soil sprinkle with T. harzianumin combination with A. sativumextract had the highest cumulative tomato fruit yield of 902 kg/ha-1under field conditions. This study showed that combined application of BCAs and A. sativumextract reduced damping-off disease and thereby improved the fruit yield of tomato. Bangladesh J. Agril. Res. 44(3): 553-567, September 2019

Background: Oral and dental diseases are among the common health conditions which can have different effects on the individuals’ health and quality of life. The objective of this study was to examine the effect of garlic (Allium sativum) extract on saliva Streptococcus mutans (primary outcome) and its side effects (secondary outcome). Methods: In the present systematic review and meta-analysis, English and Persian databases (PubMed, Cochrane Library, Google Scholar, Scopus, Web of Science, SID, and Magiran) were systematically searched until February 25, 2021. The quality of the included studies was examined using Cochrane handbook, and the meta-analysis was carried out using RevMan 5.3. Heterogeneity of the studies was analyzed by index I2. Moreover, the quality of the evidence was assessed through GRADE approach. Results: A total of 93 studies were found on the databases; 89 articles were screened by title and abstract review and were removed as 19 studies were repetitive and 70 studies were unrelated to the subject under study. Ultimately, 4 articles with a sample size of 171 participants were included in this study, and two of the four studies were meta-analyzed. In all the 4 studies, garlic extract was effective in reducing the number of saliva Streptococcus mutans colonies compared to the control group. The results of the meta-analysis showed that using garlic extract mouthwash significantly decreased the average number of saliva Streptococcus mutans colonies (Mean Difference: -3.32; 95%CI: -4.39 to -2.26; P

Corrosion is an economic problem worldwide. Corrosion can damage the materials which are used to construct automobiles, pipeline systems, bridges and buildings, petroleum refineries, etc. Corrosion inhibitors are used as effective alternatives for the protection of metallic surfaces against corrosion. Most synthetic corrosion inhibitors produce hazardous effects for the environment. Plant extracts have been recently studied as corrosion inhibitors for different metals in various environments. Mild steel finds a variety of uses in boilers, steam engine parts and automobile etc. This paper studies corrosion inhibition of mild steel by garlic extract in well water, 3.5% NaCl, 1M HCl and 1M H2SO4. The formation of protective layer on the surface of metal are to be confirmed by FTIR, XRD and SEM. The corrosion inhibition of mild steel have been studied by potentiodynamic polarization and electrochemical impedance spectroscopic techniques.

Background: Garlic (Allium sativum) has long been used both as a food and traditional medicine. Several studies have shown potential of garlic (Allium sativum) as an antihypertensive. In previous in vitro study found that dipeptide on garlic extract after hydrolyzed by the enzyme papain have ACE inhibitory activity. Induction of hypertension with 2 Kidney One Clip (2K1C) methodcauses the kidneys lose their physiological functions. A.sativum is expected to ameliorate kidney function. This study aimed to analyze creatinine levels in rat induced by 2K1C. Method: These study was an in vivo study with Pre-Post Test Only Control group Design. Before treatment, 30 subjects induced hypertension by 2K1C method. Treatment was conducted for four weeks. The recent study was conducted on 36 Rattus norvegicus, Wistar strain were divided into 6 groups. Measurement of creatinine was conducted by spectrophotometry method. Result: The results showed that there were significant differences in creatinine levels between groups (p < 0.05) both in the pre-test and post-test. The normal group and hypertension group did not have significant differences in creatinine pre- and post-test levels (p > 0.05). A.sativum 75m/kgBB gave the best decrease in creatinine levels up to 1.75 mg/dL compared to the A.sativum 25mg/kgBB and A.sativum group 50 mg/kgBB. There were significant differences in creatinine levels A.sativum 75 mg/kgBB and captopril (p 0.05). Kelompok A. sativum 75m/kgBB menunjukkan penurunan kadar kreatinin yang sangat signifikan hingga 1.75 mg/dL dibanding kelompok A. sativum 25mg/kgBB and A. sativum group 50 mg/kgBB. Terdapat perbedaan kadar kreatinin yang signifikan antara kelompok A. sativum 75 mg/kgBB dan captopril (p

In this work, we sought to investigate the effects of a thiosulfinate-enriched garlic extract, co-administered with 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) or oxaliplatin chemotherapy, on the viability of colon cancer cells (Caco-2 and HT-29). We also addressed the economic feasibility of a new combined treatment of this thiosulfinate-enriched garlic extract, with oxaliplatin that could reduce the dosage and costs of a monotherapy. The thiosulfinate-enriched garlic extract not only enhanced the impact of 5-FU and oxaliplatin (500 µM) in decreasing Caco-2 and HT-29 viability, but also showed a higher effect than standard 5-FU and oxaliplatin chemotherapy as anti-cancer agents. These results provided evidences for the combination of lyophilized garlic extract and 5-FU or oxaliplatin as a novel chemotherapy regimen in colon cancer cells that may also reduce the clinical therapy costs., En este trabajo, buscamos investigar los efectos de un extracto de ajo enriquecido con tiosulfinato, coadministrado con quimioterapia con 5-fluorouracilo (5-FU) u oxaliplatino, sobre la viabilidad de las células de cáncer de colon (Caco-2 y HT-29). . También abordamos la viabilidad económica de un nuevo tratamiento combinado de este extracto de ajo enriquecido con tiosulfinato, con oxaliplatino que podría reducir la dosis y los costes de una monoterapia. El extracto de ajo enriquecido con tiosulfinato no solo mejoró el impacto del 5-FU y el oxaliplatino (500 µM) en la disminución de la viabilidad de Caco-2 y HT-29, sino que también mostró un efecto mayor que el 5-FU estándar y la quimioterapia con oxaliplatino como anticancerígeno agentes.

The present study was conducted to determine the immunohistochemical expression levels of Luteinizing Hormone and Follicle Stimulating Hormone in the anterior pituitary gland and testicular testosterone of male rats treated with Allium sativum extract and Thymoquinone. Forty mature Waster male rats Rattus norvegicus, aged 60 days and weighed 140-150 g, were randomly divided into control and three treatment groups (10 rats each). Control group males were orally supplemented with 500 µL of normal saline daily. The treated groups of males were orally supplemented with TQ suspension, 50 mg/ kg, B.Wt (TQ group), Allium sativum aqueous extract, 50 mg/ kg bw (A group) and their combination (TQA group). At the end of experiment, all male rats were sacrificed and pituitaries and testes were dissected and fixed in neutral formalin buffer 10% for immunohistochemical examination of pituitary LH and FSH and testicular testosterone. The results demonstrated high immunohistochemical density in treated male’s pituitary tissues for both LH and FSH compared with the control group. In comparison with control, testicular tissues of treated group males showed stronger immune reaction for T especially around Lydig’s and Sertoli cells. It can be concluded that TQ and Allium sativum have potent improving effects on reproductive hormones production and could be increase the male fertility.

Aim: The present study was aimed to assess and compare the human pulp dissolution capacity of sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) (2.5%) and garlic extract. Materials and Methods: Several pulp tissues are obtained from both endodontically treated teeth and also by orthodontically extracted premolar teeth and were sectioned with a surgical blade into seventy-five pieces of same size and weight. Pulp tissues were then divided into Allium sativum extract (ASE) group, NaOCl group, and NaCl group and tissues were immersed in the test solutions for 30, 60, and 90 min, respectively. Further tissues were weighed using a precision balance at tested intervals, and the percentage weight loss was calculated and statistically analyzed. Results: In this study, pulp tissue treated with 2.5% NaOCl solution at all tested time intervals showed significant (P < 0.001) pulp tissue dissolution capacity and a maximum of dissolution was observed at 90 min. Pulp tissue treated with ASE showed little dissolution ability at all tested time periods. Whereas, 0.9% NaCl showed no ability to dissolve human pulp tissue. Conclusion: It can be concluded that 2.5% NaOCl had the maximum tissue dissolving capacity when compared to different concentrations of ASE. Saline had no effect on the human pulp dissolution.

A natural and biocompatible extract of garlic as a support, decorated with silver nanoparticles, is a proposal to generate an effective antifungal agent against dermatophytes at low concentrations. Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) with a diameter of 26±7 nm were synthesized and their antimycotic activity was examined against Trichophyton rubrum (T. rubrum), inhibiting 94 % of growth at a concentration of 0.08 mg ml-1 . Allium sativum (garlic) extract was also obtained (AsExt), and its MIC was 0.04 mg ml-1 . To increase the antifungal capacity of those systems, AsExt was decorated with AgNPs, obtaining AsExt-AgNPs. Using an AsExt concentration of 0.04 mg ml-1 in independent experiments with concentrations from 0.01 to 0.08 mg ml-1 of AgNPs, it was possible to inhibit T. rubrum at all AgNPs concentrations; it proves a synergistic effect between AgNPs and AsExt. Even if 1 % of the minimum inhibitory concentration of AsExt (0.0004 mg ml-1 ) is used, it was possible to inhibit T. rubrum at all concentrations of AgNPs, demonstrating the successful antimycotic activity potentiation when combining AsExt and AgNPs.

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This study investigated the effects of aqueous garlic extract (Allium sativum) on testicular morphology and function in lead nitrate (Pb(NO3)2)-treated albino rats. Twenty four male albino rats, divided randomly into four groups of six rats per group, were used. Group A rats served as the control and received neither Pb(NO3)2 nor aqueous garlic extract (AGE) treatment. The treatments to the remaining three rat groups were as follows: group B, 300 mg/kg body weight of AGE; group C, 2 mg/kg body weight of Pb(NO3)2; and group D, 2 mg/kg body weight of Pb(NO3)2, and 300 mg/kg body weight of AGE 2 h later. Both the AGE and Pb(NO3)2 were orally given to these rats every 48 h for a period of 6 weeks. The testicular and epididymal (left and right sides) sperm reserves and the histomorphological features of the testes of the rats in the treatment groups were compared to the control rats. Results showed that testicular and epididymal sperm reserves were significantly (P

Priskila M, Ariningrum D, Suparyanti ES. 2008. Effect of garlic (Allium sativum Linn.) extract on reduction of total cholesterol and HDL cholesterol ratio in hypercholesterolemic rats (Rattus norvegicus). Biofarmasi 6: 45-51. Garlic has been widely recognized as herbal medicine for prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease, atherosclerosis, and hyperlipidemia. The main bioactive compound, allicin, can influence cholesterol metabolism, reduce total cholesterol and increase HDL cholesterol. The purpose of this research was to find out the effect of garlic extract on the reduction of total cholesterol and HDL cholesterol ratio in hypercholesterolemic rats. This research was an experimental research with pre and post-test control group design. The research used male Wistar rats (Rattus norvegicus) with ±3 mounts old and ±200 grams of body weight. The rats were divided into two groups, group I and II; each group consisted of 15 rats. Before the treatment, all rats were induced by a high-cholesterol diet for two weeks, to get a hypercholesterolemic condition. Group I, as a control group, were induced by a high-cholesterol diet, while group II, treatment group, were also induced by a high-cholesterol diet orally by 0.432 grams garlic extract /200 grams body weight/day. The treatment occurred for 25 days. The data were taken before the treatment and after the last treatment, by taking the blood from orbital sine of rats which been fasted for 12 hours, and the level of serum cholesterol total and the level of serum HDL cholesterol were checked from both groups, then the results were analyzed with t-test. Based on the results, it could be concluded that the oral induction of 0.432 grams garlic extract /200 grams body weight/day for 25 days on rats, could not reduce total cholesterol, therefore the serum total cholesterol and HDL cholesterol ratio was not significant (p>0.05). Meanwhile, the decrease of total cholesterol in treatment group and the decrease of HDL cholesterol in both groups were significant (p

An infectious disease caused by motile members of the genus Aeromonas, is among the most common diseases of fish cultured in freshwater, including the Thai catfish, Pangasionodon hypophthalmus. Motile aeromonad infections have been recognized for many years by various names, including motile aeromonad septicemia (MAS), motile aeromonad infection (MAI), hemorrhagic septicemia, red pest, and red sore. In our experiment, we study the potency of a phytopharmacia agent, garlic extract for prevention and curing off the experimental infections by Aeromonas hydrophila. In series of in vitro assays, the garlic extract showed inhibition capacity on the bacterial growth. The extract dosage of 25 mg/ml (2.5 g/l) was found to be the most effective among other dosages i.e 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, respectively. Whereas in an in vivo assay using 25 mg/ml, it showed to be the most effective dosage for prevention against the intramuscularly experimental injection of A. hydrophila rather than as a curing agent. Keywords: Pangasionodon hypophthalmus, Allium sativum, dan Aeromonas. ABSTRAK Salah satu penyakit yang sering menyerang ikan patin (Pangasionodon hypophthalmus) dan ikan air tawar lainnya adalah penyakit MAS (Motile Aeromonad Septicemia). Penyakit ini juga dikenal sebagai penyakit bercak merah yang disebabkan oleh bakteri Aeromonas hydrophila dan mudah menular. Secara in vitro, ekstrak bawang putih (Allium sativum) berpotensi sebagai antibakteri yang dapat menghambat pertumbuhan bakteri A. hydrophila. Dosis ekstrak bawang putih sebesar 25 mg/ml (2,5 g/l) merupakan dosis yang efektif untuk menghambat pertumbuhan A. hydrophila pada uji in vitro. Pada uji in vivo ekstrak bawang putih yang disuntikkan terhadap ikan patin, dengan dosis ekstrak sebesar 25 mg/ml (2,5 g/l) menunjukkan hasil yang lebih efektif dalam mencegah infeksi A. hydrophila dibandingkan pengobatan. Kata kunci: patin, Pangasionodon hypophthalmus, bawang putih, Allium sativum, MAS dan Aeromonas.

The antibacterial effect of garlic (Allium sativum) extract was evaluated by in vitrostudy testing the growth of various Gram-Positive and Gram-Negative bacteria.The bactericidal activity of this extract was analyzed by serial dilution in tubes.This study, found that Gram-Negative and Gram-Positive bacteria susceptible tovery low garlic concentrations. On the other hand, Gram-Negative bacteria weremore susceptible than Gram-Positive bacteria, the minimal bactericidalconcentration of Gram-Negative bacteria was 2 mg ml-1 but minimal bactericidalconcentration of Gram-Positive bacteria was 4 mg ml- that means doubleinhibition concentration of Gram-negative bacteria. This study suggest that garlichave inhibition effect about Gram-Positive and Gram-Negative bacteria and garlicwas natural material found in Iraq and world wide with little side effect.

Pythium insidiosum infections are difficult to treat with conventional antifungal agents because of the lack of ergosterol in the cytoplasmic membrane of this aquatic oomycete. The effectiveness of the garlic compound allicin has been demonstrated against a range of bacteria, fungi and plant oomycetes. Therefore, we evaluated the in vitro activity of Allium sativum extract against 17 clinical isolates of P. insidiosum . The assays were performed according to M38-A2 Clinical Laboratory and Standards Institute documents. Minimum inhibitory concentrations varied from

Surgery is still the main treatment for hydatid disease. Recurrence of the infection is one of the end points of surgery in treating the hydatid cyst which results from the dissemination of protoscolices-rich fluid. Installation of a scolicidal agent into the cyst is the most commonly employed measure to prevent recurrence. Many scolicidal agents have been used for inactivation of the cyst's content, but most of them are not safe due to their undesired side effects. In the present study, the scolicidal effect of methanolic extract of Allium sativum is investigated.Protoscolices were aseptically collected from sheep livers containing hydatid cysts. Two concentrations (25 and 50 mg ml(-1)) of garlic extract were used for 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, and 60 min. Viability of protoscolices was confirmed by 0.1% eosin staining.Allium sativum extract at the concentration of 25 mg ml(-1) killed 87.9, 95.6, 96.8, 98.7, 99.6, and 100% of protoscolices following 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, and 60 min of application, respectively. Moreover, the scolicidal activity of Allium sativum extract at the concentration of 50 mg ml(-1) was 100% after 10 min of application.Methanolic extract of Allium sativum had a high scolicidal activity in vitro and thus might be used as a scolicidal agent in the surgical treatment of the hydatid cyst. However, further investigation on the in vivo efficacy of Allium sativum extract and its possible side effects is proposed.

The study of herb-drug interactions is among the newest areas of research affecting the modern practice of medicine. Garlic is an important ingredient of food and many people use garlic bulb for prophylaxis of disease and treatment of various diseases. Daily use of garlic may interact with drugs used in treatment of various diseases. The present study is designed to evaluate the effect of Garlic on metformin in Streptozotocin induced diabetic rats. Metformin was given orally in two different doses of 50mg/kg and 100mg/kg. Allium sativum extract (ASE) was administered at a dose of 500 mg/kg. The Blood glucose was estimated at 0,7,14,21and 28 days. Body weight of the rats of all the groups was recorded before and after the study period of 28 days. All the treatments showed significant (p