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  • Fungal and bacterial infections pose significant health challenges.
  • Natural compounds, like essential oils, are explored for antimicrobial properties.
  • Cumin (Cuminum cyminum) is a spice with traditional medicinal uses.

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  • Sensitivity to cumin volatile oil and cuminaldehyde was assessed.

    • Main Results:

    • Fungal and yeast species exhibited significantly higher sensitivity (10-20 times lower MIC values) to cumin volatile oil and cuminaldehyde compared to bacteria.
    • Among Gram-negative bacteria, Escherichia coli showed the highest sensitivity, whereas Pseudomonas aeruginosa was the most resistant.
    • Staphylococcus aureus demonstrated the highest resistance among the tested Gram-positive bacteria, with MIC values nearly double those of other Gram-positive species.

    Conclusions:

    • Cumin volatile oil and cuminaldehyde possess strong inhibitory effects against fungi and yeasts.
    • These compounds show selective antimicrobial activity, with notable differences in efficacy against various bacterial species.
    • Cumin-derived compounds represent potential natural alternatives for combating fungal and certain bacterial infections.