Allicin as a potent antibiotic against Escherichia coli, Proteus vulgaris and Helicobacter pylori

The present study aims at the potential antibacterial value of Allicin against pathogenic bacteria, Escherichia coli, Proteus vulgaris and Helicobacter pylori by disc diffusion method. Bioactive compound Allicin was isolated from the garlic. The results revealed that the Allicin compound is potent in inhibiting these bacteria and this work highlights that the inhibitory effect at on par with standard antibiotics