Effects of the Essential oils of Iranian Medicinal Plants on the Growth of Some Pathogenic Bacteria

Abstract

The antimicrobial activities of the essential oils of four different medicinal plants (cumin, thyme, mint and fennel) were investigated on Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumonia, Proteus vulgaris, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The antimicrobial activity of the essential oils was evaluated by disc diffusion method. The results showed that the most effective oils were thyme (Thymus vulgaris L.) and peppermint (Mintae piperita). The use of theses essential oils, should be considered in the food preservation.

Keywords: Essential oil, Escherichia coli, Proteus vulgaris, Klebsiella pneumonia, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Antibacterial activity

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Aroiee*, H. ., Mohsenzadeh, M. ., Doloei, R. R. ., Mosapor, S. ., Karimzadeh, H. ., & Eng.Co., N. A. . (2018). Effects of the Essential oils of Iranian Medicinal Plants on the Growth of Some Pathogenic Bacteria. CURRENT APPLIED SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, 333-337.

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H. Aroiee*

Department of Horticulture, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Iran

M. Mohsenzadeh

Department of Food Hygiene and Technology, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Iran

R. Rezaian Doloei

Department of Agriculture, Azad University of Mashhad, Iran

S. Mosapor

Department of Horticulture, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Iran

H. Karimzadeh

Department of Horticulture, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Iran

Noghteh Atf Eng.Co.

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Vol. 4 No. 2 (2004)

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Essential oil, Escherichia coli, Proteus vulgaris, Klebsiella pneumonia, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Antibacterial activity

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30 March 2018

Effects of the Essential Oils of Iranian Medicinal Plants on the Growth of Some Pathogenic Bacteria

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R. Rezaian Doloei

S. Mosapor

H. Karimzadeh

Noghteh Atf Eng.Co.

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