In-Vitro evaluation of antimicrobial activity of ointment containing Physcia grisea extract on Candida albicans

Abstract

The in-vitro evaluation of antimicrobial activity of ointment containing Physcia grisea extract on clinical isolates of Candida albcans was carried out using Agar Cup Diffusion Technique. The result of the in vitro evaluation showed that P. grisea ointment has antifungal activity on C. albcans. The efficacy of the P. grisea ointment was also compared with tioconazole ointment which is a synthetic antifungal cream. The results of the comparative test showed that P. grisea ointment has a moderate activity on the C. albicans. This means that in the treatment of candidiasis, ointment containing P. griseamay be used, if properly utilized.