Fungicidal effects of homoeopathic medicines versus allopathic ketoconazole in Candida albicans

Background: Candida albicans, accounts for more than 75% of all Candidal infections. Apart from its growing prevalence, it is also one the most resistant strains against antifungal medication. Homoeopathy an alternative to allopathic medication and has shown inhibiting fungal growth. Objective: This study was determine effectiveness homoeopathic tinctures medications versus Ketoconazole in growth inhibition fungicidal properties vitro cultures C. albicans. Materials Methods: Efficacy five agents were tested their on cultured albicans Eucalyptus globulus Ocimum basilicum essential oil form, Benzoicum Acidum 30C Kali Iodatum tablet compared with effect 100 mg powder form. Results: In trial, O. had largest zone followed by E. following. The ketoconazole group showed similar rates 30C, Ketoconazole. present data suggests that no individual agent effective only causing a minimal reduction surface colony. Conclusion: Results indicate oils inhibition. However, both treatment limited properties. concludes alternatives can be preventing infections but may less fully developed infection.