Antimicrobial activity of the volatile oil of Nigella sativa Linneaus seeds.
The antimicrobial activity of the volatile oil of Nigella sativa Linneaus seeds was studied. The antimicrobial principle has been isolated, identified as thymohydroquinone, and found to be active against gram-positive bacteria and yeasts.
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D000890:Anti-Infective Agents / Q000494:pharmacology*; D009822:Oils, Volatile / Q000494:pharmacology*; D010938:Plant Oils / Q000494:pharmacology*; D029974:Carum
D000890:Anti-Infective Agents; D009822:Oils, Volatile; D010938:Plant Oils; C104525:caraway oil