scholarly journals Determination of Antimicrobial Activity of Different Essential Oils Obtained from Plants on Staphylococcus aureus Strains Isolated from Foods

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 1012-1017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hacer Aslan Canberi ◽  
Esra Şentürk ◽  
Simge Aktop ◽  
Pınar Şanlıbaba
Keyword(s):  
Antimicrobial Activity ◽  
Essential Oils ◽  
Pathogenic Bacteria ◽  
Antimicrobial Effect ◽  
Diffusion Method ◽  
Thyme Oil ◽  
Staphyloccocus Aureus ◽  
Hypericum Perforatum L ◽  
Different Strains

Essential oils (EOs) are known for its antimicrobial activity against several pathogenic bacteria. The present work evaluated the antimicrobial activity of 15 different EOs on survival of different strains of different Staphyloccocus aureus strains isolated from traditional cheeses by disc diffusion method. The most antimicrobial activity on the strains was found as oil thyme oil (mean zone diameter 23.203 mm). Clove oil and black seed oil had the highest antimicrobial activity after thyme oil with average zone diameters of 13.698 mm and 11.267 mm respectively. Hypericum perforatum L. oil (mean zone 6.209 mm), ginger oil (mean zone 6.250 mm) and garlic oil (mean zone 6.267 mm) were the lowest antimicrobial activity. New studies about antimicrobial effect of EOs in vivo conditions are recommended.

scholarly journals The antimicrobial activity of honey, bee pollen loads and beeswax from Slovakia

2012 ◽  
Vol 64 (3) ◽  
pp. 927-934 ◽  
Author(s):  
Miroslava Kacániová ◽  
N. Vukovic ◽  
R. Chlebo ◽  
P. Hascík ◽  
Katarína Rovná ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antimicrobial Activity ◽  
Pathogenic Bacteria ◽  
Ethanol Extract ◽  
Antimicrobial Effect ◽  
Diffusion Method ◽  
Microscopic Fungi ◽  
Microscopic Fungus ◽  
Bee Pollen ◽  
Pollen Loads ◽  
Different Strains

The aim of this study was to test the antimicrobial activity of propolis, bee pollen loads and beeswax samples collected in the year 2009 from two locations in Slovakia to pathogenic bacteria, microscopic fungi and yeasts. The antimicrobial effect of the bee product samples were tested using the agar well diffusion method. For extraction, 99.9% and 70% methanol (aqueous, v/v) and 96% and 70% ethanol (aqueous, v/v) were used. Five different strains of bacteria, i.e. Listeria monocytogenes ccM 4699, Pseudomonas aeruginosa ccM 1960; Staphylococcus aureus ccM 3953; Salmonella enterica ccM 4420, Escherichia coli ccM 3988, three different strains of microscopic fungi, Aspergillus fumigatus, Aspergillus flavus, Aspergillus niger, and seven different strains of yeasts Candida krusei, Candida albicans, Candida glabrata, Candida parapsilosis, Candida tropicalis, Geotrichum candidum, Rhodotorula mucilaginosa, were tested. After 48 hours S. aureus was the bacterium most sensitive to the 70% ethanol extract of pollen, A. fumigatus was the most sensitive microscopic fungus (70% ethanol) and C. glabrata the most sensitive yeast (70% methanol). Microorganisms most sensitive to propolis extracts were L. monocytogenes, A. fumigatus (70% ethanol) and G. candidum (70% methanol). Most sensitive to beeswax extracts were E. coli, A. niger and C. tropicalis.

scholarly journals Antimicrobial effect of natural kinds of toothpaste on oral pathogenic bacteria

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (10) ◽  
pp. 1436-1442
Author(s):  
Serdar Demir ◽  
Gul Keskin ◽  
Nese Akal ◽  
Yasemin Zer
Keyword(s):  
Antimicrobial Activity ◽  
Adverse Effects ◽  
Pathogenic Bacteria ◽  
Natural Kinds ◽  
Aloe Vera ◽  
Antimicrobial Effect ◽  
Diffusion Method ◽  
Oral Pathogens ◽  
Inhibition Zones ◽  
Agar Well Diffusion Method

Introduction: Because of the adverse effects on human health of some antimicrobial ingredients in traditional toothpaste, consumers are increasingly turning to toothpastes with natural ingredients. This study evaluates the antimicrobial effect of toothpastes containing different natural active agents against three oral pathogens: Streptococcus mutans, Streptococcus sanguinis, and Enterococcus faecalis. Methodology: This study tested one traditional toothpaste and seven different natural toothpastes containing theobromine, aloe vera, miswak, propolis, chitosan, enzymes and probiotics. The agar-well diffusion method was used to test the antimicrobial effect. Inhibition zones formed around toothpastes after 24 hours of incubation were measured and the data collected were statistically analyzed. Results: Toothpastes containing theobromine and chitosan and the traditional toothpaste showed antimicrobial efficacy for all tested bacteria. Toothpastes containing aloe vera, miswak, and propolis were only effective on S. mutans, while toothpastes containing probiotics and enzymes did not show any antimicrobial effect on the bacteria. Among toothpastes with natural ingredients, the theobromine-containing toothpaste showed the highest efficacy on S. mutans, while the aloe vera- and propolis-containing toothpastes had the lowest efficacy (p < 0.05). Conclusions: Theobromine- and chitosan-containing toothpastes, which showed antimicrobial activity against all bacteria, can be recommended as alternatives to traditional toothpastes.

scholarly journals IN VITRO ANTIMICROBIAL ACTIVITY OF SOME ESSENTIAL OILS AGAINST BACTERIAL PATHOGENS CAUSING SKIN DISEASES IN VAPOR PHASE

2019 ◽  
pp. 113-115
Author(s):  
PURIT PATTANAPANIT ◽  
SUNISA MITHONGLANG ◽  
SUNITA MITHONGLANG ◽  
SURACHAI TECHAOEI
Keyword(s):  
Antimicrobial Activity ◽  
Antibacterial Activity ◽  
Essential Oil ◽  
Essential Oils ◽  
Pathogenic Bacteria ◽  
Antibacterial Properties ◽  
Diffusion Method ◽  
Syzygium Aromaticum ◽  
Aromatic Plants ◽  
Volatile Oils

Objective: The objective of this study was to evaluate the antimicrobial activity of volatile oils from aromatic plants against pathogenic bacteria.Methods: Thai aromatic plants such as Pogostemon cablin (Blanco) Benth (Patchouli oil), Cymbopogon nardus Rendle (Citronella grass oil), Pelargoniumroseum (Geranium oil), Syzygium aromaticum (L.) Merrill and Perry (clove oil), Cinnamomum spp.(cinnamon oil), and Cymbopogon citratus (DC.) Stapf.(lemongrass oil) were selected. Essential oils were obtained by water distillation and were stored at 4°C until use. Five human pathogenic bacteria wereobtained from Thai traditional Medicine College, Rajamangala University of Technology, Staphylococcus epidermidis, Escherichia coli, Staphylococcusaureus, methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA), and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The antibacterial activity of volatile oils was determined by disc-diffusionassay. Minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC) of each essential oil were determined.Results: Our study showed that 10% of essential oil from Cinnamomum spp. was the most potential against S. aureus, MRSA, and E. coli when assayedby disc-diffusion method with inhibition zones ranging from 37.66±0.57 to 45.33±1.15 mm and from 29.33±0.57 to 36.00±1.00 for lemongrass oilwith MIC and MBC of 1.25%.Conclusion: From this study, it can be concluded that some essential oils have potential antibacterial activity. The present investigation providessupport to the antibacterial properties of essential oils and will be applied to health-care product as aroma antibacterial products.

Antimicrobial activity of Commercial essential oils on human pathogens

2021 ◽  
pp. 4440-4444
Author(s):  
B. R. Malathy ◽  
Sweetlin Ajitha P ◽  
Sangeetha K. S ◽  
Swetha Thampy ◽  
Kamala G
Keyword(s):  
Antimicrobial Activity ◽  
Essential Oils ◽  
Pathogenic Bacteria ◽  
Steam Distillation ◽  
Diffusion Method ◽  
Human Pathogens ◽  
Aromatic Plants ◽  
Zone Of Inhibition ◽  
E Coli ◽  
Development Of Resistance

Essential oils (EOs) are natural extracts from the seeds, stems, roots, flowers, bark and other parts of the plant prepared by steam distillation. They are complex, volatile, natural compounds formed by aromatic plants as secondary metabolites. They are known for their bactericidal, virucidal, fungicidal, sedative, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, spasmolytic and locally anesthetic properties. They are generally composed of a combination of substances like terpenes, phenolics, aldehydes or alcohols. The complex composition and different mechanisms of action of EOs may be an advantage over other antimicrobials to prevent the development of resistance of pathogenic bacteria. With this background, the aim of this study was to evaluate the antimicrobial activity of five essential oils like basil, lime, rosemary, thyme and canada balsam against 14 microbes. The effects of essential oil on the selected microbes were determined by agar well diffusion method. The zone of inhibition was observed and measured in millimeter. Essential oils which showed inhibitory diameter >15 mm were further tested to determine the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC). S. aureus, E. coli, S. mutans, S. sanguinis, C. albicans and M. furfur were inhibited by all essential oils. K. pneumoniae, P. aeruginosa and E .faecalis were inhibited only by thyme and not by other essential oils. The MIC values ranged from 50% to 0.10%. The least MIC value of 0.10% was shown by thyme and basil to S. aureus, thyme to E.coli and all essential oils against C. albicans except lime.

Note: Inhibition of Pathogenic Bacteria by Essential Oils at Different Concentrations

2003 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 85-88 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. Özkan ◽  
O. Sağdiç ◽  
M. Özcan
Keyword(s):  
Essential Oils ◽  
Pathogenic Bacteria ◽  
Antibacterial Agents ◽  
Antimicrobial Effect ◽  
Inhibitory Effect ◽  
Diffusion Method ◽  
Disc Diffusion ◽  
Disc Diffusion Method ◽  
E Coli ◽  
Paper Disc

The antimicrobial effect of 11 selected Turkish spice essential oils was investigated against seventeen pathogenic bacteria. The antimicrobial activity of the essential oils of six spices (cumin, fennel, laurel, mint, marjoram, oregano, pickling herb, sage, savory, thyme (black) and thyme) was tested at four concentrations (0.2, 0.4, 1 and 2%) on various microorganisms ( E. aerogenes, E. coli, E. coli O157:H7, K. pneumoniae, P. vulgaris, S. enteritidis, S. gallinarum, S. typhimurium, S. aureus, Y. enterocolitica, A. hydrophila, C. xerosis, M. luteus, M. smegmatis, E. feacalis, P. aeruginosa and P. fluorescens). All preparations showed antibacterial activity against at least one or more bacteria. The inhibitory effect of the essential oils was evaluated through paper disc diffusion method. In general, the essential oils at 1 and 2% levels were effective. The most active essential oils were marjoram, thyme and oregano. According to the results, the studied essential oils potentially might be used as antibacterial agents to prevent the spoilage of food products, although further research is needed.

scholarly journals Chemical Composition and Antimicrobial Activity of Cinnamon, Thyme, Oregano and Clove Essential Oils Against Plant Pathogenic Bacteria

2017 ◽  
Vol 65 (4) ◽  
pp. 1129-1134 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matěj Božik ◽  
Pavel Nový ◽  
Pavel Klouček
Keyword(s):  
Antimicrobial Activity ◽  
Chemical Composition ◽  
Essential Oils ◽  
Pathogenic Bacteria ◽  
Antimicrobial Agents ◽  
Antimicrobial Effect ◽  
Fruit Trees ◽  
Thymus Vulgaris ◽  
Syzygium Aromaticum ◽  
Plant Pathogenic Bacteria

Essential oils are volatile substances from plants and many of them have antimicrobial activity. For that reason, they have become known as a useful alternative to chemical preservatives and pesticides. In this study, we tested essential oils of four aromatic plants. Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum), thyme (Thymus vulgaris), oregano (Origanum vulgare) and clove (Syzygium aromaticum) essential oils were investigated for their composition and antimicrobial effect against plant pathogenic bacteria (Pectobacterium spp. and Pseudomonas spp.). Both are commonly associated with diseased fruit trees in orchards and gardens. The chemical composition of the tested essential oils was identified by gas chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry. The cinnamon essential oil was most effective form tested oil. The experimental results indicated that the wild strains of tested bacteria are more resistant to essential oils than commonly used laboratory strains. In conclusion, certain essential oils could be used for the control of postharvest bacterial pathogens. The findings of the present study suggest that the essential oils have a potential to be used as antimicrobial agents.

scholarly journals Evaluation of the antimicrobial activity of each component in Grossman’s sealer

2006 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 127-131 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ricardo Novak Savioli ◽  
Jesus Djalma Pecora ◽  
Henis Mian ◽  
Izabel Yoko Ito
Keyword(s):  
Antimicrobial Activity ◽  
Zinc Oxide ◽  
Double Layer ◽  
Barium Sulfate ◽  
Antimicrobial Effect ◽  
Sodium Tetraborate ◽  
Diffusion Method ◽  
Similar Activity ◽  
E Coli ◽  
Different Strains

The antimicrobial activity of Grossman’s sealer and its components was evaluated on 13 different strains using the double layer well-diffusion method. Results revealed that Grossman’s sealer presented antimicrobial activity against all the tested strains. Among the components of the cement, sodium tetraborate presented the greatest antimicrobial activity, both in type and diameter of the halo and ring of inhibition. Sealer powder, rosin, and eugenol presented similar activity, with no effect on P. aeruginosa and C. albicans. Among these, only eugenol had an effect on E. coli. Zinc oxide was only active against S. sobrinus and E. coli. Barium sulfate and bismuth subcarbonate did not show any antimicrobial effect.

scholarly journals Euphorbia graminea Jacq. (Euphorbiaceae): The antimicrobial assessment of the extract and fractions of the leaves

2020 ◽  
pp. 3809-3818
Author(s):  
Ikpefan E. O. ◽  
Enwa F. O. ◽  
Emebrado O.
Keyword(s):  
Antimicrobial Activity ◽  
Pathogenic Bacteria ◽  
Chloroform Extract ◽  
Diffusion Method ◽  
E Coli ◽  
Staphyloccocus Aureus ◽  
Test Organisms ◽  
Zones Of Inhibition ◽  
Bacteria And Fungi

This study was carried out as a result of the belief that certain medicinal plants have antimicrobial activity against pathogenic bacteria and fungi species, hence the in vitro antimicrobial activity of the extract and fractions of Euphorbia graminea was performed against bacteria (Staphyloccocus aureus, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa) and fungal (Candida albican) non-clinical isolates. The methanol extract of Euphorbia graminea was fractionated via solvent-solvent partitioning and vacuum liquid chromatographic techniques and the corresponding fractions were tested for phytochemicals and were biologically tested against the organisms employing the agar well diffusion method. While the extract and partitioned fractions were tested at concentrations between 4.69-300 mg/mL, the vlc subfractions were tested at 12.50-200 mg/mL against the organisms. The MIC of the active vlc subfractions was also tested (9.38-37.5 mg/mL). The alkaloids as well as glycosides, tannins, terpenes and steroids were detected among the extracts and fractions of E. graminea. The extract showed mild activities against the test organisms with the highest zone of inhibition of 7.00 mm recorded at 300 mg/mL against S.aureus. The activities of both extract at 300 mg/mL, showed notable increase against the organisms used, with zones of inhibition of the aqueous extract been 10.50 and 9.50mm and for the chloroform extract, 16.50 and 13.05mm (S. aureus and E. coli respectively). The vlc sub-fraction 6-8 (C) among the other subfractions was more potent against S. aureus, E. coli and C. albican as 16.50, 12.00 and 0.50 mm zones of inhibition were recorded at 100 mg/mL. The zones of inhibition against these organisms later increased to 20.00, 18.50 and 15.00 mm at 200 mg/mL. This study has highlighted the fact that the plant E. graminea has antimicrobial activity which occurs more in the partitioned chloroform and its chromatographic vacuum liquid subfraction (6-8) that gave the highest activity. However, in order to isolate the active biological components and to determine their safety in drug production, further studies are needed.

COMPOSICIÓN QUÍMICA Y ACTIVIDAD ANTIMICROBIANA DE EXTRACTOS DE MACROALGA Gracilaria vermiculophylla SOBRE Vibrio parahaemolyticus/ CHEMICAL COMPOSITION AND ANTIMICROBIAL ACTIVITY OF DIFFERENT EXTRACTS FROM THE MACROALGAE Gracilaria vermiculophylla AGAINST

Biotecnia ◽  
1969 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 27-31
Author(s):  
Pablo Sergio Osuna Amarillas ◽  
Anselmo Miranda Baeza ◽  
Martha Elisa Rivas Vega ◽  
Edgard Esquer Miranda ◽  
Daniel García Bedoya ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antimicrobial Activity ◽  
Chemical Composition ◽  
Vibrio Parahaemolyticus ◽  
Pathogenic Bacteria ◽  
Antimicrobial Effect ◽  
Marine Macroalgae ◽  
Diffusion Method ◽  
Gracilaria Vermiculophylla ◽  
Agar Diffusion Method

La búsqueda de compuestos naturales como una alternativa ante el uso de antibióticos sintéticos ha tomado mucha importancia. Se ha demostrado que las macroalgas marinas contienen compuestos capaces de inhibir el crecimiento bacteriano, incluyendo bacterias patógenas para el humano. El objetivo del presente trabajo fue determinar el efecto de dos extractos (acetona y metanol) de la macroalga Gracilaria vermiculophylla sobre el crecimiento de la bacteria Vibrio parahaemolyticus. La determinación del efecto antimicrobiano de los extractos crudos se llevó a cabo utilizando el método de difusión en disco; para lo cual se utilizaron 10, 30 y 50 μL de los extractos en los sensidiscos. Se determinó que el volumen de 50 μL, con ambos extractos presentó los halos de inhibición más altos (3.24 mm para el extracto en metanol y 3.17 mm para el extracto en acetona). ABSTRACT The search for natural compounds as an alternative to the use of synthetic antibiotics has become increasingly important. It has been shown that the marine macroalgae contain compounds capable of inhibiting bacterial growth, including pathogenic bacteria for humans. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of two extracts (acetone and methanol) of macroalgae Gracilaria vermiculophylla on the growth of Vibrio parahaemolyticus. Determination of antimicrobial effect of the crude extracts was performed using the agar diffusion method; for which 10, 30 and 50 μL of the extracts were loaded on sterile antibiotic discs. It was determined that the 50 μL with both extracts showed higher inhibiting zone diameter (3.24 mm for the extract in methanol and 3.17 mm for the extract in acetone).

THE ACTIVITY OF ESSENTIAL OILS OBTAINED FROM SPECIES AND INTERSPECIES HYBRIDS OF THE Mentha GENUS AGAINST SELECTED PLANT PATHOGENIC BACTERIA

2018 ◽  
Vol 17 (6) ◽  
pp. 167-174 ◽  
Author(s):  
Małgorzata Schollenberger ◽  
Tomasz M. Staniek ◽  
Elżbieta Paduch-Cichal ◽  
Beata Dasiewicz ◽  
Agnieszka Gadomska-Gajadhur ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Essential Oils ◽  
Pseudomonas Syringae ◽  
Pathogenic Bacteria ◽  
Antimicrobial Effect ◽  
Mentha Piperita ◽  
Mentha Spicata ◽  
Plant Essential Oils ◽  
Plant Pathogenic Bacteria ◽  
Interspecies Hybrids

Plant essential oils of six aromatic herb species and interspecies hybrids of the family Lamiaceae – chocolate mint (Mentha piperita × ‘Chocolate’), pineapple mint (Mentha suaveolens ‘Variegata’), apple mint (Mentha × rotundifolia), spearmint (Mentha spicata), orange mint (Mentha × piperita ‘Granada’) and strawberry mint (Mentha × villosa ‘Strawberry’) – were investigated for antimicrobial effects against plant pathogenic bacteria: Agrobacterium tumefaciens, Pseudomonas syringae pv. syringae and Xanthomonas arboricola pv. corylina. The screening was carried out in vitro on agar plates filled with the target organism. All essential oils screened exhibited a higher level of antibacterial activity against A. tumefaciens and X. arboricola pv. corylina than streptomycin used as a standard in all tests. The antimicrobial effect of streptomycin and five mint oils was at the same level for P. syringae pv. syringae. There were no significant differences in the influence of the chocolate mint oil on the growth inhibition of all bacteria tested. Plant essential oils from pineapple mint, apple mint, spearmint and strawberry mint showed the weakest antimicrobial activity against P. syringae pv. syringae and the strongest towards A. tumefaciens and X. arboricola pv. corylina. The essential oils from strawberry mint, pineapple mint, spearmint and apple mint had the strongest effect on A. tumefaciens, and the lowest inhibitory activity was exhibited by the chocolate mint and orange mint essential oils. X. arboricola pv. corylina was the most sensitive to the strawberry mint, pineapple mint and spearmint oils. The chocolate mint oil showed the greatest activity against P. syringae pv. syringae.

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