Table 2 The frequency of the tested strains inhibited by plant oils using the well diffusion method
Tested oils | Number of inhibited strains according to zone of inhibition (total no. =15) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
0–10 mm | 11–20 mm | 21–30 mm | 31–40 mm | |
Parsley | 1 | 11 | 3 | 0 |
Flaxseed | 8 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
Nigella sativa | 11 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Sesame | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Dill | 2 | 12 | 1 | 0 |
Cinnamon | 2 | 10 | 3 | 0 |
Arugula | 0 | 0 | 3 | 12 |
Onion | 3 | 7 | 5 | 0 |
Camphor | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Sage | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Basil | 7 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
Thyme | 6 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
Mint | 4 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
Wheat germ | 2 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
Caraway | 11 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Coriander | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Garlic | 13 | 2 | 0 | 0 |