How to make Kirby bauer Disc Diffusion test work ?

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I did 2 trials with Honey, Black seed Oil and Clove Bud Oil as my samples (please check the pdf for details). No inhibition zones were observed. Why and how to make it work ?

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There should be a broad based antibiotic as a control.

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