Antimicrobial activity of essences from labiates.
Bacteria, filamentous fungi and yeasts were subjected to the action of Lavandula officinalis, Melissa officinalis and Rosmarinus officinalis essences in a steam phase, using a microatmospheric technique. Due to the methodology employed, L. officinalis essence was more active in filamentous fungi than the other essential oils studied. All three essences possessed a similar degree of activity against the micro-organisms tested, though a relatively higher activity was seen in the case of M. officinalis.
Larrondo
J V
JV
Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, Universidad Autonoma de Barcelona, Spain.
Agut
M
M
Calvo-Torras
M A
MA
D001419:Bacteria / Q000187:drug effects*; D005658:Fungi / Q000187:drug effects*; D009822:Oils, Volatile / Q000494:pharmacology*; D010938:Plant Oils / Q000494:pharmacology*; D017365:Spices
D009822:Oils, Volatile; D010938:Plant Oils