Antimicrobial Activities Of Garlic And Ginger Extracts

ABSTRACT Garlic (Alliums Sativum) and Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is hardy perennial of Asiatic origin, belonging to the plant family liliaceae. They are grown in northern Nigeria as medicine for both human and animals. They are primarily used for seasoning and also for its medicinal property. Anti-microbial activities of garlic and ginger were carried out using the following microorganisms: staphylococcus aureus and streptococcus pyogenes. The media used in culturing them was blood agar. When the organism was at exponential phase of growth, extracts of ginger and garlic were made using deco…