Abstract
Skin is the first line of defense which protects us from external pathogens and protection of its natural health is very important. Herbal therapy, unlike Ayurvedic or allopathic therapy (medicine), is one of the best means to maintain the natural condition of the skin without any side effects and adverse reaction. In contrast to the regular herbs like Tulsi (Ocimum tenuiflorum/holy basil), Haldi (Curcuma longa), Aloe vera etc, the current work involves the analysis of therapeutic role of Onion and garlic in treating skin ailments. There has been very less information on the use of these components in treating the skin wounds and allergies. In the present study, ethanolic and chloroform extracts of these two plants were prepared. The pathogenic bacteria were collected from the infected region (specify infection) of the skin and were plated on nutrient agar. This master plate was used for the preparation of pure cultures which were further identified using Burgey's manual. The bacteria thus identified were used to test their resistance against the extracts of both onion and garlic. The inhibition zones were measured and recorded. Based on the results, the garlic extract proved to be more efficient in acting against skin pathogens than onion extract. Thus it can be said that these compounds could be used in therapies against skin infections.