Study of Honey as a Sweet Remedy against Fungal Supremacy

Abstract

Different honey samples i.e. Dabur, Himalaya, Patanjali and Madhuban pure organic honey; available in local market examined to study their antifungal property against different fungal strains including Candida albicans, Candida tropicalis and Rhizopus oryzae with Agar well diffusion method. In the present study all honey samples showed inhibitory activity against Candida albicans, In case of Candida tropicalis Dabur and Madhuban honey showed antifungal property. Surprisingly all honey sample failed to resists growth of Rhizopus oryzae. Such difference in inhibitory action may be due to variation in antimicrobial components, source of honey or processing and packaging of honey. In case of Rhizopus oryzae there may need of further dilution of honey samples. Most importantly all honey samples are best as natural remedy against Candida albicans associated infections or diseases.