The efficacy of newly formula of Alkanna tinctoria oil for treatment of five bacterial species

Background: According to World Health Organization (WHO), infectious diseases cause one of every six deaths worldwide. Bacterial infections are mostly treated with different types of antibiotics but development of bacterial resistance against these antibiotics makes treatment complicated. Some plants produce antimicrobial peptides as a part of their defense system, these naturally occurring peptides are seen as a promising alternative to regular antibiotics, because they are effective and save. The aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of newly discovered formula consists of Alkanna tinctoria, Myrrh , Custard, Lhaltih , Patience and olive oil in treatment of five bacterial species Material and methods: The newly discovered formula consists of Alkanna tinctoria , Myrrh , Custard, Lhaltih , Patience and olive oil were tested on some common bacterial species including Staphylococcus aureus, Enterococcus faecalis, Proteus mirabilis, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Escherichia coli by by using disk diffusion method Results and conclusion: The study demonstrated that newly discovered formula consists of Alkanna tinctoria , Myrrh , Custard, Lhaltih , Patience and olive oil exhibit no effect against gram negative bacteria Proteus mirabilis, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Escherichia but showed a very promising antimicrobial activity against S.aureus and E. faecalis species respectively and characterized by low-cost and more safe with no side effect.