Journal of Antimicrobial Agents

Cardno ChemRisk, Aliso Viejo, California, USA

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• Research Article   
  Antibacterial and Antifungal Properties of Essential Oil Blends
  Author(s): Jillian A Parker*, Eduardo Encina and Antony DG Jones
  
  Pathogenic microorganisms represent an ever-increasing human health concern. Simultaneously, there is an increased desire for naturally derived, antimicrobial agents for use in consumer products. Essential oils, which are derived from natural plant materials and typically have a long history of use, are sources of alternative, non-antibiotic antimicrobial agents. In particular, oregano (Origanum vulgare) oil and its respective constituents have been shown to have antimicrobial properties. In this study, the minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC) and minimum fungicidal concentration (MFC) of two essential oil formulations containing oregano oil as the main constituent were determined. Results showed that the essential oil formulations effectively inhibited growth of Escherichia coli with MBCs of around 2.0-5.7 mg/mL in vitro. Additionally, the formulations exhibited MFCs of 2.8-4.0 m.. Read More»
  

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