The Effect of Black Cumin (Nigella sative L.) and Garlic (Allium sativum L.)Oils on Derematophytosis

Authors

  • Tayseer H.A.Mohammed University of Gezira, Faculty of Education Hassahisa, P. O. Box 20 Wad Medani, Sudan.
  • Khalid E.M.Idris University of Gezira, Faculty of Education Hassahisa, P. O. Box 20 Wad Medani, Sudan.
  • Elebaid M. Y. Elhaj University of Gezira, Faculty of Education Hassahisa, P. O. Box 20 Wad Medani, Sudan.

Abstract

Ringworm is a fungal infection caused by a fungus called dermatophytosis or tinea that
live on cells in the outer layer of the skin. The present study was conducted to detect the
biological activity of essential oils from Black cumin (Nigella sative L.) and Garlic (Allium
sativum L.) against dermatophytosis. Substances derived from Black cumin and Garlic by
soxhlet extractor and targeted students their age between 8 to 19 infected by
dermatophytosis. The study concluded that the effect of Garlic oil was more effective than
Black cumin oil. The Garlic oil has an antifungal properties was inhibiting growth of fungus
completely after six weeks.

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Published

2025-12-29

How to Cite

H.A.Mohammed, T., E.M.Idris, K., & M. Y. Elhaj, E. (2025). The Effect of Black Cumin (Nigella sative L.) and Garlic (Allium sativum L.)Oils on Derematophytosis. Al-Butana Journal of Applied Sciences, (17), 66–71. Retrieved from https://ojs.albutana.edu.sd/index.php/jas/article/view/233

Issue

No. 17 (2025): العدد السابع عشر ديسمبر 2025

Section

الأوراق البحثية