title: Antimicrobial activities of essential oils. A 1976-1986 literature review on possible applications.
abstract: The testing of essential oils for antimicrobial activities is reviewed with respect to various possible applications. Consideration is given to the screening for antimicrobially active oils or constituents, for disinfecting or antiseptic properties and for food conserving properties. The role of essential oils in biological interactions and their potential as therapeutic agents are also discussed.
authors.affiliation: Division of Pharmacognosy, State University of Leiden, Gorlaeus Laboratories, the Netherlands.
authors.forename: A M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Janssen
authors.forename: J J
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Scheffer
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Baerheim Svendsen
mesh_terms: D000890:Anti-Infective Agents; D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local; D004202:Disinfectants; D004353:Drug Evaluation, Preclinical; D005503:Food Additives; D005520:Food Preservatives; D009822:Oils, Volatile / Q000494:pharmacology*; D010938:Plant Oils / Q000502:physiology
chemical_list: D000890:Anti-Infective Agents; D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local; D004202:Disinfectants; D005503:Food Additives; D005520:Food Preservatives; D009822:Oils, Volatile; D010938:Plant Oils