Antimicrobial Activity of Some Essential Oils and Major Constituents of Essential Oils

Authors

  • Tamara Bosnić Institute for Quality Control of Medicines, Sarajevo
  • Dženita Softić Institute for Quality Control of Medicines, Sarajevo
  • Jela Grujić-Vasić Academy of Sciences and Arts of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Sarajevo

Keywords:

Plants, Medicinal, Anti-Infective Agents, Anti- Bacterial Agents, Oils, Volatile, Essential Oils

Abstract

The screening of the antimicrobial activity of sage, rosemary, eucalyptus, melissa, lavender and thyme essential oils andactive compounds 1.8-cineole, citral, linalyl acetate and thymolwas conducted by a diffusion test against Gram-positiveand Gram-negative bacteria. The most active essential oils,eucalyptus and rosemary oils were tested for the minimal inhibitoryconcentration (MIC) and minimal bactericidal concentration(MBC). The activity was more pronounced againstGram-positive bacteria than against Gram-negative bacteriawith MIC ranging from 0.097 mg/ml-0.390 mg/ml, and MBCranging from 0.390 mg/ml-12.5 mg/ml.

Author Biographies

  • Tamara Bosnić, Institute for Quality Control of Medicines, Sarajevo
  • Dženita Softić, Institute for Quality Control of Medicines, Sarajevo
  • Jela Grujić-Vasić, Academy of Sciences and Arts of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Sarajevo

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Published

24.10.2006

Issue

Vol. 35 No. 1 (2006)

Section

Basic Science

How to Cite

Antimicrobial Activity of Some Essential Oils and Major Constituents of Essential Oils. (2006). Acta Medica Academica, 35(1), 9-14. https://ama.ba/index.php/ama/article/view/25

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