Essential Oils and Their Principal Constituents as Antimicrobial Agents for Synthetic Packaging Films

Background: Escherichia coli O157:H7 is one of the most common causes of contamination in Lighvan cheese processing. Using from natural antimicrobial essential oils is applied method to decrease the rate of microbial contamination of dairy products. The present investigation was done to study the antimicrobial effects of Z. multiflora and O. basilicum essential oils on survival of E. coli O157:H7 during ripening of traditional Lighvan cheese. Methods: Leaves of the Z. multiflora and O. basilicum plants were subjected to the Clevenger apparatus. Concentrations of 0, 100 and 200 ppm of the Z. multiflora and 0, 50 and 100 ppm of O. basilicum essential oils and also 103 and 105 cfu/ml numbers of E. coli O157:H7 were used. The numbers of the E. coli O157:H7 bacteria were analyzed during the days 0, 30, 60 and 90 of the ripening period. Results: Z. multiflora and O. basilicum essential oils had considerable antimicrobial effects against E. coli O157:H7. Using the essential oils caused decrease in the numbers of E. coli O157:H7 bacteria in 90th days of ripening (P <0.05). Using from Z. multiflora at concentration of 200 ppm can reduce the survival of E. coli O157:H7 in Lighvan cheese. Conclusion: Using Z. multiflora and O. basilicum essential oils as good antimicrobial agents can reduce the risk of foodborne bacteria and especially E. coli O157:H7 in food products.

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Essential oils as additives in active starch-based food packaging films: A review

International Journal of Biological Macromolecules ◽

10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2021.05.170 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Thomás Corrêa Vianna ◽

Carolina Oliveira Marinho ◽

Luís Marangoni Júnior ◽

Salam Adnan Ibrahim ◽

Roniérik Pioli Vieira

Keyword(s):

Essential Oils ◽

Food Packaging ◽

Packaging Films ◽

Food Packaging Films

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Chemical Compositions, Mosquito Larvicidal and Antimicrobial Activities of Essential Oils from Five Species of Cinnamomum Growing Wild in North Central Vietnam

Molecules ◽

10.3390/molecules25061303 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 25 (6) ◽

pp. 1303 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Do N. Dai ◽

Nguyen T. Chung ◽

Le T. Huong ◽

Nguyen H. Hung ◽

Dao T.M. Chau ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Antimicrobial Activity ◽

Essential Oil ◽

Essential Oils ◽

Larvicidal Activity ◽

Antimicrobial Agents ◽

Chemical Compositions ◽

North Central ◽

Mosquito Larvicidal Activity ◽

Central Vietnam ◽

Leaf Essential Oil

Members of the genus Cinnamomum (Lauraceae) have aromatic volatiles in their leaves and bark and some species are commercially important herbs and spices. In this work, the essential oils from five species of Cinnamomum (C. damhaensis, C. longipetiolatum, C. ovatum, C. polyadelphum and C. tonkinense) growing wild in north central Vietnam were obtained by hydrodistillation, analyzed by gas chromatography and screened for antimicrobial and mosquito larvicidal activity. The leaf essential oil of C. tonkinense, rich in β-phellandrene (23.1%) and linalool (32.2%), showed excellent antimicrobial activity (MIC of 32 μg/mL against Enterococcus faecalis and Candida albicans) and larvicidal activity (24 h LC50 of 17.4 μg/mL on Aedes aegypti and 14.1 μg/mL against Culex quinquefasciatus). Cinnamomum polyadelphum leaf essential oil also showed notable antimicrobial activity against Gram-positive bacteria and mosquito larvicidal activity, attributable to relatively high concentrations of neral (11.7%) and geranial (16.6%). Thus, members of the genus Cinnamomum from Vietnam have shown promise as antimicrobial agents and as potential vector control agents for mosquitoes.

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Antibacterial Effect of Carvacrol and Coconut Oil on Selected Pathogenic Bacteria

Scientia Agriculturae Bohemica ◽

10.2478/sab-2018-0008 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 49 (1) ◽

pp. 46-52 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

M. Božik ◽

P. Hovorková ◽

P. Klouček

Keyword(s):

Essential Oils ◽

Lauric Acid ◽

Pathogenic Bacteria ◽

Antimicrobial Agents ◽

Antibacterial Effect ◽

Cocos Nucifera ◽

Coconut Oil ◽

High Concentration ◽

Enterococcus Cecorum ◽

Antibacterial Potential

AbstractEssential oils play a prominent role as flavouring agents and fragrances in the food and perfume industries. Carvacrol is a major component of various essential oils, such as oregano and thyme oils, and is responsible for their antimicrobial activity. Lauric acid is a medium-chain fatty acid (MCFA) with a high antibacterial potential. Both carvacrol and MCFAs have been used empirically as antimicrobial agents. Here, we tested the inhibitory properties of carvacrol and coconut (Cocos nuciferaL.) oil containing a high percentage of MCFAs against 5 harmful bacterial pathogens:Escherichia coli, SalmonellaEnteritidis,Staphylococcus aureus, Listeria monocytogenes, andEnterococcus cecorum. Gas chromatography (GC-FID) analysis of coconut oil showed a high concentration of lauric acid (41%). Microdilution antimicrobial assays showed that the combination of carvacrol and coconut oil had a stronger antibacterial effect against all tested bacteria than both agents separately. We conclude that carvacrol could significantly improve the antibacterial effect of coconut oil.

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Antimicrobial Activity of Several Cineole-Rich Western Australian Eucalyptus Essential Oils

Microorganisms ◽

10.3390/microorganisms6040122 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 6 (4) ◽

pp. 122 ◽

Cited By ~ 10

Author(s):

Fahad Aldoghaim ◽

Gavin Flematti ◽

Katherine Hammer

Keyword(s):

Mass Spectrometry ◽

Antimicrobial Activity ◽

Essential Oils ◽

Eucalyptus Globulus ◽

Antimicrobial Agents ◽

Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry ◽

Eucalyptus Species ◽

Broth Microdilution ◽

Main Component ◽

Western Australian

Essential oils from the Western Australian (WA) Eucalyptus mallee species Eucalyptus loxophleba, Eucalyptus polybractea, and Eucalyptus kochii subsp. plenissima and subsp. borealis were hydrodistilled from the leaves and then analysed by gas chromatography–mass spectrometry in addition to a commercial Eucalyptus globulus oil and 1,8-cineole. The main component of all oils was 1,8-cineole at 97.32% for E. kochii subsp. borealis, 96.55% for E. kochii subsp. plenissima, 82.95% for E. polybractea, 78.78% for E. loxophleba 2, 77.02% for E. globulus, and 66.93% for E. loxophleba 1. The Eucalyptus oils exhibited variable antimicrobial activity determined by broth microdilution, with E. globulus and E. polybractea oils showing the highest activities. The majority of microorganisms were inhibited or killed at concentrations ranging from 0.25% to 8.0% (v/v). Enterococcus faecalis and Candida albicans were the least susceptible organisms, whilst Acinetobacter baumannii was the most sensitive. In conclusion, all oils from WA Eucalyptus species showed microorganism inhibitory activity, although this varied according to both the Eucalyptus species and the microorganism tested. These data demonstrate that WA Eucalyptus oils show activity against a range of medically important pathogens and therefore have potential as antimicrobial agents.

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Effect of Essential Oils on the Inhibition of Biofilm and Quorum Sensing in Salmonella Enteritidis 13076 and Salmonella Typhimurium 14028

Antibiotics ◽

10.3390/antibiotics10101191 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 10 (10) ◽

pp. 1191

Author(s):

Yuliany Guillín ◽

Marlon Cáceres ◽

Rodrigo Torres ◽

Elena Stashenko ◽

Claudia Ortiz

Keyword(s):

Quorum Sensing ◽

Essential Oils ◽

Salmonella Enterica ◽

Salmonella Enteritidis ◽

Antimicrobial Agents ◽

Multidrug Resistant ◽

Transcriptional Analysis ◽

Bacterial Cells ◽

Sem Images ◽

Biofilm Inhibition

The emergence of multidrug-resistant microorganisms represents a global challenge that has led to a search for new antimicrobial compounds. Essential oils (EOs) from medicinal aromatic plants are a potential alternative for conventional antibiotics. In this study, the antimicrobial and anti-biofilm potential of 15 EOs was evaluated on planktonic and biofilm-associated cells of Salmonella enterica serovar Enteritidis ATCC 13076 (S. enteritidis) and Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium ATCC 14028 (S. typhimurium). In total, 4 out of 15 EOs showed antimicrobial activity and 6 EOs showed anti-biofilm activity against both strains. The EO from the Lippia origanoides chemotype thymol-carvacrol II (LTC II) presented the lowest minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC50 = 0.37 mg mL−1) and minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC = 0.75 mg mL−1) values. This EO also presented the highest percentage of biofilm inhibition (>65%) on both microorganisms, which could be confirmed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) images. Transcriptional analysis showed significant changes in the expression of the genes related to quorum sensing and the formation of the biofilm. EOs could inhibit the expression of genes involved in the quorum sensing mechanism (luxR, luxS, qseB, sdiA) and biofilm formation (csgA, csgB, csgD, flhD, fliZ, and motB), indicating their potential use as anti-biofilm antimicrobial agents. However, further studies are needed to elucidate the action mechanisms of essential oils on the bacterial cells under study.

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Combination Effects of Cymbopogon sp. Essential Oil on Selected Bacteria

Malaysian Journal of Science Health & Technology ◽

10.33102/mjosht.v1i1.8 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 1 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Nur Aishah Abdul Wahab ◽

Hairul Shahril Muhamad ◽

Nabilah Ahmad Alhadi ◽

Salina Mat Radzi ◽

Maryam Mohamed Rehan ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Escherichia Coli ◽

Staphylococcus Aureus ◽

Bacillus Subtilis ◽

Essential Oils ◽

Staphylococcus Epidermidis ◽

Antimicrobial Agents ◽

Synergistic Effects ◽

Combination Effects ◽

Cymbopogon Flexuosus ◽

Combination Study

Combination effects between Cymbopogon flexuosus and Cymbopogon nardus essential oils were studied to determine whether the combination could emerge as better and more powerful antimicrobial agents against six selected bacteria includes Bacillus subtilis, Escherichia coli, Salmonella typhimurium, Serratia marcescens, Staphylococcus aureus, and Staphylococcus epidermidis. This combination study exhibited 40.67% additive, 28.67% antagonistic, 16.00% indifferent and 14.66% synergistic effects. C. flexuosus and C. nardus essential oils in combination showed a high inhibitory activity against S. aureus with 16% synergistic, 64% additive and 20% indifferent effects.

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Antifungal activity of essential oils against azole-resistant and azole-susceptible vaginal Candida glabrata strains

Canadian Journal of Microbiology ◽

10.1139/cjm-2018-0082 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 64 (10) ◽

pp. 647-663 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

N. Massa ◽

S. Cantamessa ◽

G. Novello ◽

E. Ranzato ◽

S. Martinotti ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Essential Oils ◽

Candida Glabrata ◽

Antimicrobial Agents ◽

Cell Damage ◽

Human Keratinocytes ◽

Opportunistic Pathogen ◽

Antifungal Drugs ◽

Vaginal Candidiasis ◽

Tea Tree ◽

Different Strains

Candida glabrata is an opportunistic pathogen, associated with endocarditis, meningitis, and disseminated disease, and also with complicated vaginitis. Essential oils derived from aromatic plants are known in traditional medicine as antimicrobial agents and have antifungal properties. The aim of this work was to evaluate whether 12 tested essential oils (tea tree, laurel, anise, basil, bergamot, lavender, mint, oregano, grapefruit, rosemary, winter savory, and ginger) could have a transverse effect on C. glabrata sensitive strains but above all on strains resistant to the three main azole antifungals used (clotrimazole, fluconazole, itraconazole). For this reason, different strains of C. glabrata, vaginal isolated, were characterized (disk diffusion assay, minimal inhibitory concentration) with respect to their response to such antifungals. Electron microscopy analyses were performed to examine cellular damages in depth. Subsequently, we wanted to evaluate the effect of the oils on human cells to estimate their potential cytotoxicity. Oregano and winter savory were the two most effective essential oils, inducing growth inhibition, cell damage of C. glabrata strains (both sensitive and resistant to azole antifungal drugs), and medium–high level of toxicity against human keratinocytes. The results of this work support the research for new alternatives or complementary therapies against vaginal candidiasis.

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Montmorillonite with essential oils as antimicrobial agents, packaging, repellents, and insecticides: An overview

Colloids and Surfaces B Biointerfaces ◽

10.1016/j.colsurfb.2021.112186 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 112186

Author(s):

Luís H. de Oliveira ◽

Pollyana Trigueiro ◽

João Sammy Nery Souza ◽

Marinaldo S. de Carvalho ◽

Josy A. Osajima ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Essential Oils ◽

Antimicrobial Agents

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Chemical Compositions and Antimicrobial Activity of the Essential Oils of Piper abbreviatum, P. erecticaule and P. lanatum (Piperaceae)

Natural Product Communications ◽

10.1177/1934578x1400901235 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 9 (12) ◽

pp. 1934578X1400901 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Wan Mohd Nuzul Hakimi Wan Salleh ◽

Farediah Ahmad ◽

Khong Heng Yen

Keyword(s):

Antimicrobial Activity ◽

Essential Oils ◽

Antimicrobial Agents ◽

Antimicrobial Activities ◽

Dilution Method ◽

Chemical Compositions ◽

Gram Positive Bacteria ◽

Aerial Parts ◽

Ms Analysis ◽

Weak Activity

The study was designed to examine the chemical composition and antimicrobial activities of essential oils extracted from the aerial parts of three Piper species: Piper abbreviatum, P. erecticaule and P. lanatum, all from Malaysia. GC and GC/MS analysis showed qualitative and quantitative differences between these oils. GC and GC-MS analysis of P. abbreviatum, P. erecticaule and P. lanatum oils resulted in the identification of 33, 35 and 39 components, representing 70.5%, 63.4% and 78.2% of the components, respectively. The major components of P. abbreviatum oil were spathulenol (11.2%), ( E)-nerolidol (8.5%) and β-caryophyllene (7.8%), whereas P. erecticaule oil mainly contained β-caryophyllene (5.7%) and spathulenol (5.1%). Borneol (7.5%), β-caryophyllene (6.6%) and α-amorphene (5.6%) were the most abundant components in P. lanatum oil. Antimicrobial activity was carried out using disc diffusion and broth micro-dilution method against nine microorganisms. All of the essential oils displayed weak activity towards Gram-positive bacteria with MIC values in the range 250–500 μg/mL. P. erecticaule oil showed the best activity on Aspergillus niger (MIC 31.3 μg/mL), followed by P. lanatum oil (MIC 62.5 μg/mL). This study demonstrated that the essential oils have potential as antimicrobial agents and may be useful in the pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries.

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