The volatile oils exhibited considerable inhibitory effects against all the organisms under test. - GreenMedInfo Summary

Abstract Title:

Antimicrobial agents from plants: antibacterial activity of plant volatile oils.

Abstract Source:

J Appl Microbiol. 2000 Feb ;88(2):308-16. PMID: 10736000

Abstract Author(s):

H J Dorman, S G Deans

Article Affiliation:

Aromatic and Medicinal Plant Group, Scottish Agricultural College, Auchincruive, South Ayrshire, UK.

Abstract:

The volatile oils of black pepper [Piper nigrum L. (Piperaceae)], clove [Syzygium aromaticum (L.) Merr.&Perry (Myrtaceae)], geranium [Pelargonium graveolens L'Herit (Geraniaceae)], nutmeg [Myristica fragrans Houtt. (Myristicaceae), oregano [Origanum vulgare ssp. hirtum (Link) Letsw. (Lamiaceae)] and thyme [Thymus vulgaris L. (Lamiaceae)] were assessed for antibacterial activity against 25 different genera of bacteria. These included animal and plant pathogens, food poisoning and spoilage bacteria. The volatile oils exhibited considerable inhibitory effects against all the organisms under test while their major components demonstrated various degrees of growth inhibition.

Article Published Date : Jan 31, 2000
Study Type : Bacterial
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Substances : Black Pepper : CK(714) : AC(307), Clove : CK(177) : AC(99), Geranium : CK(77) : AC(30), Nutmeg : CK(58) : AC(38), Oregano : CK(441) : AC(244), Thyme : CK(165) : AC(82)
Diseases : Bacterial Infections and Mycoses : CK(129) : AC(55), Foodborne Pathogens: Prevention/Food Preservation : CK(52) : AC(48)
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Bacterial Agents : CK(2894) : AC(1816)

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Key Research Topics

Substance

Black Pepper
Clove
Geranium
Nutmeg
Oregano
Thyme

Disease

Bacterial Infections and Mycoses
Foodborne Pathogens: Prevention/Food Preservation

Pharmacological Actions

Anti-Bacterial Agents

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