In-vitro effect of Myrtus communis L. extract on the tinea versicolor agents

A crude aqueous and ethanolic extracts of Myrtus conmmunis L. [Myrtaceae] leaves were tested to show antifungal effect against the growth of causative agents of Tinea versicolor disease [Pityrosporum orbiculare and/or pityrosporum ovale]. The ethanolic extract had shown more effect at MIC 1 mg/ml than aqueous extract [at MIC 8 mg/ml for P. ovale and 5 mg/ml for P. orbiculare]