Objective: To assess antifungal activity of Ocimum sanctumleaves against dermatophytic fungi.
Methods:Antifungal activity of Ocimum sanctumleaves was measured by 38 A NCCLSmethod.
Minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC)and minimum fungicidal concentration (MFC)of various
extracts and fractions of Ocimum sanctumleaves were also determined. Results: Ocimum
sanctumleaves possessed antifungal activity against clinically isolated dermatophytes at the
concentration of 200 毺g/mL. MIC and MFCwere high with water fraction (200 毺g/mL) against
dermatophytic fungi used. Conclusions: Ocimum sanctumhas antifungal activity, and the leaf
extracts may be a useful source for dermatophytic infections.