Antibacterial Activity of Essential Oils Extracts from Cinnamon, Thyme, Clove and Geranium Against a Gram Negative and Gram Positive Pathogenic Bacteria
S. Oulkheir,
M. Aghrouch,
F. El Mourabit,
F. Dalha,
H. Graich,
F. Amouch,
K. Ouzaid,
A. Moukale,
S. Chadli
Issue:
Volume 3, Issue 2-1, April 2017
Pages:
1-5
Received:
28 November 2016
Accepted:
6 December 2016
Published:
6 January 2017
DOI:
10.11648/j.jdmp.s.2017030201.11
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Abstract: Essential oils and other extracts of plants have evoked have been screened for their potential uses as alternative remedies for the treatment of many infectious diseases. In this context, the aim of this study was to investigate the antibacterial activity of the essential oils from Cinnamon, Thyme, Clove and Geranium against four strains of Gram negative bacteria and two Gram positive bacteria. The in-vitro antimicrobial effects of these essential oils was determined by the disc diffusion method. The Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) was evaluated by using the broth serial dilution method and Minimum Bactericidal Concentration values (MBC) were defined as the lowest concentration of sample which resulted in ≥99.9% kill of the initial inoculum. The antibacterial effect was deemed bactericidal or bacteriostatic depending on the ratio: MB/CMI. Cinnamon possesses an important antimicrobial activity against all tested microbes, with the inhibition zones ranging from 26 to 32 mm. The essential oils of thyme and Clove showed the antibacterial activity with inhibition zones at 16–22 mm and 16–20 mm, respectively. However, the Geranium essential oil failed to inhibit any of the tested strains. Both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria were resistant to this essential oil. Results according to the MICs and MBCs revealed that the essential oil from Cinnamon showed the most remarkable bactericidal effect. The essential oil from Cinnamon might be exploited as natural antibiotic for the treatment of several infectious diseases caused by the pathogens germs and conservation agents in the food.
Abstract: Essential oils and other extracts of plants have evoked have been screened for their potential uses as alternative remedies for the treatment of many infectious diseases. In this context, the aim of this study was to investigate the antibacterial activity of the essential oils from Cinnamon, Thyme, Clove and Geranium against four strains of Gram ne...
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Research in Ayurveda: Need, Scope & Utility
Issue:
Volume 3, Issue 2-1, April 2017
Pages:
6-9
Received:
28 September 2016
Accepted:
8 November 2016
Published:
17 January 2017
DOI:
10.11648/j.jdmp.s.2017030201.12
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Abstract: Today, the most talked about topic in Ayurveda system of medicine is the Research and its need, scope and utility. As the Ayurveda system of medicine has a divine origin deeply associated with the ancient most source of knowledge i.e. the Veda, it is generally accepted that there is no lacuna in this science as it has thrived since the existence of man and still deeply intertwined with the Indian Philosophy and culture. However, with the scientific developments and refinement of the old theories, it becomes mandatory to have a scientific insight into this ancient but most followed holistic system of medicine. This is possible through the introduction of the research practice in Ayurveda system of medicine. The research in Ayurveda aims to develop a scientific view of the concepts and theories laid down in the classics with the necessary amendments made wherever desired keeping the basic principles intact. Thus, the challenge is to make Ayurveda in line with the contemporary progressive sciences through the systematic research activity.
Abstract: Today, the most talked about topic in Ayurveda system of medicine is the Research and its need, scope and utility. As the Ayurveda system of medicine has a divine origin deeply associated with the ancient most source of knowledge i.e. the Veda, it is generally accepted that there is no lacuna in this science as it has thrived since the existence of...
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