Insignificant antidermatophytic activity of Brassica campestris oil

Abstract

Introduction: The aim of the present study was to investigate the antidermatophytic
activity of Brassica campestris oil against selected dermatophytes through a disc diffusion
technique. Materials and Methods: Four concentrations of mustard oil, 100%,
75%, 50%, and 25%, were screened against Trichophyton rubrum, Trichophyton simii,
Chrysosporium indicum, and Chrysosporium tropicum through the disc diffusion technique.
Results: The result showed that 25% and 50% concentrations of oil did not show any
zone of inhibition. 75% and 100% concentration showed very poor activity against
T.rubrum, T. simii, and C. indicum but in the case of C.tropicum, no zone of inhibition was
observed. Conclusion: The mustard oil does not exhibited significant antidermatophytic
activity in the disc diffusion method.