Antimycotic Potential of Fig Fruit Extract Against Candida albicans

Introduction: Candida albicans is a fungal infection, 50% of which affect the oral cavity. Fig fruit has several antibacterial, antimicrobial, and antifungal properties, yet it is one of the least used fruits for medicinal purposes. The current study was conducted on fig fruit to evaluate the efficacy and uses of its antifungal properties against the C. albicans . Materials and Methods: Shade-dried fig fruit powder was used. The fig fruit extract sample was obtained using a Soxhlet equipment with 300 mL of ethanol over a period of 10 hours. Stock cultures were maintained at 4°C on Sabouraud Dextrose Agar (SDA) slants, and the SDA medium was poured into the Petri plates. Amphotericin B was used as the positive control. Result: The results showed zones of inhibition of 30 mm at 1000 μg/mL, 25 mm at 750 μg/mL, and 13 mm at 500 μg/mL. The study showed that the fig fruit extract possesses antifungal properties against C. albicans . Conclusion: Fig fruit extract can be used as a potent antifungal agent against C. albicans .