Antibacterial activity of the essential oils from five endemic herbs (Lamiaceae)
Subject Areas : Journal of Medicinal Herbs, "J. Med Herb" (Formerly known as Journal of Herbal Drugs or J. Herb Drug)
بهزاد حامدی
1
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زینب محمدی
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عبدالله قاسمی پیربلوطی
3
1 - مرکز تحقیقات گیاهان دارویی و دامپزشکی سنتی، دانشگاه آزاد اسلامی واحد شهرکرد
2 - مرکز تحقیقات گیاهان دارویی و دامپزشکی سنتی، دانشگاه آزاد اسلامی واحد شهرکرد
3 - مرکز تحقیقات گیاهان دارویی و دام پزشکی سنتی، دانشگاه آزاد اسلامی واحد شهرکرد
Keywords: Medicinal Plants, Essential oil, Food Preservation,
Abstract :
Background & Aim: The major aim of this study was to determine the antibacterial activity of the essential oils from five medicinal plants. Experimental: The hydro-distillation essential oils from five plant species, including Satureja bachtiarica, Zataria multiflora, Thymus daenensis, Thymus carmanicus, and Ziziphora tenuior (Lamiaceae) which are endemic in Iran. In-vitro antibacterial test was done by agar disc diffusion and serial dilution assays. Results & Discussion: Most of the essential oils indicated relatively antibacterial activity against the tested bacteria with the diameter of inhibition zone ranging between 7 and 33 mm. Recommended applications/industries: The essential oils from Iranian herbs could be used as natural antimicrobial agents in food preservation.
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