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The Antimicrobial Inhibitory Effect of Ginger, Cinnamon and Pomegranate Extracts: in Vitro Study

DOI : https://doi.org/10.36349/easjdom.2026.v08i03.004
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Aim of the Study: To compare the inhibitory antimicrobial effect of ginger, cinnamon, pomegranate peel extracts against Enterococcus faecalis. Streptococcus mutans, Staphylococcus aureus and Candida albicans. Materials and Methods: Fresh ginger, cinnamon and pomegranate peel were freshly purchased and accordingly prepared for 15% ethanolic extracts, subjected to microbiological assays to determine zones of growth and/or inhibition against Enterococcus faecalis, Streptococcus mutans, Staphylococcus aureus and Candida albicans. Results: Statistically significant antimicrobial inhibitory potential of Enterococcus faecalis, Streptococcus mutans, Staphylococcus aureus and Candida albicans were observed between and within the different extracted materials and the positive and negative control groups (p=0.000). The antimicrobial inhibition zone was significantly exhibited in the cinnamon extract group compared to the ginger and pomegranate peel groups, especially against Streptococcus mutans and Candida albicans, compared to the other groups. While staphylococcus aureus demonstrated substantial inhibitory effect towards pomegranate and cinnamon, whereas Enterococcus faecalis showed similar inhibitory zones with cinnamon and pomegranate. Conclusion: Cinnamon, Ginger, and Pomegranate exhibited prominent antibacterial inhibitory effects that hold potential for preventive and therapeutic applications. Particularly, Cinnamon showed the most significant antimicrobial activity against Streptococcus mutans and exhibited an anti-candidal inhibitory effect. Clinical Significance: The clinical significance of the antimicrobial effects of ginger, cinnamon, and pomegranate lies in their potential as natural alternatives or adjuncts to conventional antimicrobial agents, especially in the face of rising antibiotic resistance.

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