Antibacterial Potential Assessment of Jasmine Essential Oil Against E. Coli |
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Authors: | C. C. Rath S. Devi S. K. Dash R. K. Mishra |
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Affiliation: | Centre for P. G. Studies. Department of Microbiology, Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology, Bhubaneswar-751 003, India |
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Abstract: | The antibacterial activity of Jasmine (Jasminum sambac L.) flower hydro steam distilled essential oil, synthetic blends and six major individual components was assessed against Escherichia coli (MTCC-443) strain. The activity was bactericidal. Minimum inhibitory concentration was determined by tube dilution technique, and the Minimum inhibitory concentration ranged between 1.9-31.25 μl/ml. Phenolcoefficient of the oil, synthetic blends and components varied between 0.6-1.7. The activity of the chemicals was possibly due to the inhibition of cell membrane synthesis. |
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Keywords: | Jasmine essential oil Jasminum sambacL. antibacterial activity E. coli phenol coefficient |
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