COMPARATIVE STUDY ON THE ANTIMICROBIAL ACTIVITIES OF NEEM OIL, AND MUSTARD OIL AGAINST SOME PATHOGENIC BACTERIA

Abstract

The purpose of the study was to ascertain the antibacterial activity of commercially available mustard and neem oils against a variety of pathogenic microorganisms that cause disease. Using the agar disc diffusion method, the antibacterial and antifungal activity against certain organisms was investigated. When tested against specific pathogens, Both oil and mixture showed antibacterial and antifungal action. At the same concentration, neem oil had the highest rate of antibacterial activity when compared to mustard oil. According to the data, these oils can be a good source of antibacterial agents. When both oils were used in the same amount, they demonstrated synergistic antibacterial efficacy. The positive outcomes also suggest that these oils should be employed as natural antibiotics to treat various infectious disorders brought on by these pathogens. They may also help shed light on the relationships between conventional treatments and modern medications.