EC Microbiology

This work was done to ascertain the microbial effect of ethanol extract of ginger on Escherichia coli and Candida albicans. Two different concentrations of 20 and 40 percent of the extract were prepared. Also, the same concentrations of ampiclox and fulvin were used to compare the effect of ginger extract on the bacteria and fungi respectively. The two organisms were standardized by inoculum development and subsequent transfer to Mueller-Hinton agar using well in agar technique. After incubation, 20% and 40% concentration of the extract recorded (5 mm and 25 mm) for E. coli. Also 20% and 40% concentration of the extract recorded (10 mm and 25 mm) for C. albicans. Other zones of inhibition recorded for the drugs. At the end, it was ascertained that the alcohol extract of ginger has effect on the organisms like the drugs. The research recommends that ginger should be used as food supplements and medicinal purposed.

 Keywords: Extract; Ethanol; Incubation; Inoculum; Muller-Hilton

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