**3.5 Antimicrobial activity**

Antibacterial, antifungal, cytotoxic, insecticidal and phytotoxic activity of an ethanolic extract of turmeric was evaluated. The extract showed antifungal activity against Trichophyton longifusus and Microsporum canis and weak antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus. Toxic activity was observed against Lemna minor [54].
