Antibacterial Activity of Soap Formulated from Garlic (Allium sativum L.) Extract

Bernaldez, John Lloyd and Vicencio, Manuela Cecille G. (2021) Antibacterial Activity of Soap Formulated from Garlic (Allium sativum L.) Extract. Journal of Advances in Microbiology, 21 (1). pp. 63-67. ISSN 2456-7116

[thumbnail of 513-Article Text-964-1-10-20220923.pdf] Text
513-Article Text-964-1-10-20220923.pdf - Published Version

Download (170kB)

Abstract

Allium sativum, commonly known as ‘garlic’ has long been used as an antibacterial agent that can actually inhibits growth of infectious agents and at the same time protect the body from the pathogens. This study was conducted to determine the antibacterial activity of soap from garlic extract using the paper-disc method and Kirby-Bauer antibacterial sensitivity test against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli, and to determine the physical properties of garlic soap and the presence of saponin through phytochemical screening. Garlic soap showed antibacterial activity against E. coli and S. aureus. Mean zone of inhibition was numerically higher in plate extract obtained using garlic soap (14.70mm-18mm), compared to commercial soap. Result of phytochemical screening showed the extract from garlic contains saponin, which is an important ingredient for making soap. Physical properties showed unpleasant odor, dirty white color, smooth texture and pH range of 6.5-7.5. Further studies to determine the potential of garlic soap in the other strains of bacteria.

Item Type: Article
Subjects: Afro Asian Archive > Biological Science
Depositing User: Unnamed user with email support@afroasianarchive.com
Date Deposited: 28 Feb 2023 08:15
Last Modified: 25 Apr 2024 09:21
URI: http://info.stmdigitallibrary.com/id/eprint/72

Actions (login required)

View Item
View Item