Effect of Essential Oil of Achillea Ligustica ( Asterales, Asteraceae) to Inhibit Growth and Infestation of Certain Fungi, Bacteria and Insect

Abstract

This work aims to study the effect of Achillea ligustica essential oils and know if this oil can inhibit the growth of bacteria, and fungi, and stop insect infestation. In this study, hydrodistillation was used to obtain essential oils (EOs) from Achillea ligustica. The ant ifungal, antibacterial, and anti-insect activities of Achillea essential oils at various concentrations (10- 30 - 60 and 100) ul were evaluated in vitro against E. coli, StaphyloccoC'us sp., and on two fo.ngal strains isolated from Branches, stems, and leaves of Cock oak tree, and Corn leaf aphid. The results show that most doses of essential oils of A. ligustica were active, and the dose of 100 ul is the most effective. The essential oil of Achillea ligustica shows remarkable antibacterial, antifungal, and anti-insect effects. This is a recognized leap for the future of natural therapy.