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- Title
Antimicrobial and Anti-Biofilm Effects of Mentha piperita and Zataria multiflora on Pathogenic Bacteria.
- Authors
Saeidi, Saeide; Mohsenbeygi, Mahboubeh; Roustakhiz, Javad; Javadian, Fereshteh; Hassanshahian, Mehdi
- Abstract
Background: The aim of this study was to investigate the antimicrobial and anti-biofilm effects of Mentha piperita and Zataria multiflora on some pathogenic bacteria. Methods: Mentha piperita and Zataria multiflora essential oils were obtained by using the clevenger device. The bacterial cultures were prepared as standard samples. Finally, antimicrobial and anti-biofilm activity was determined by microdilution method. Results: The results of this study showed that the lowest inhibitory concentration of essential oil of Zataria multiflora was 1.25 mg / ml, while the rest of the bacteria were inhibited at a concentration of 2.5 mg / ml. The lowest and highest inhibitory concentrations were found as 1.25 and 5 mg / ml against Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Conclusion: The results of the study showed that Z. multiflora essential oil showed antimicrobial and anti-biofilm activity that could be used to treat infections caused by these bacteria.
- Subjects
ANTI-infective agents; PEPPERMINT; LAMIACEAE; PATHOGENIC bacteria; ESSENTIAL oils
- Publication
Journal of Medical Bacteriology, 2019, Vol 8, Issue 1/2, p37
- ISSN
2251-8649
- Publication type
Article