18 mm, respectively [28]; at such levels, the modes of action of
oils of C. sativum were demonstrated to be bactericidal against
S. typhi and bacteriostatic action against E. coli. Linalool, the
major component of the oil, which was reported to have
antibacterial effect against many bacterial strains [29], could be
responsible for antibacterial activity. As has been reported by
Lalitha et al. [30], the concentration dependant antibacterial
activity of the CSEO against potential food poisoning bacteria
causing serious infection to humans was represented in Figure 5.