Phytochemical analysis and in vitro antimicrobial activity of two Satureja species essential oils

• DOI: 10.1002/ptr.1489
• Publication Date: 2005-03-02T11:23:52Z
• Authors: Mirjana Skočibušić; Nada Bezić
• Keywords: Carvacrol; Thymol; Satureja; Broth microdilution; Phytochemical; Borneol

Abstract The phytochemical GC[sol ]MS analysis and in vitro antimicrobial activity of the essential oils aerial parts Satureja montana L. cuneifolia Ten., collected Croatia were performed. major compound S. oil was phenolic monoterpene carvacrol (45.7%). Other important compounds monoterpenic hydrocarbons p ‐cymene (12.6%), γ ‐terpinene (8.1%) oxygen‐containing methyl ether, borneol, thymol ether. volatile characterized as β ‐cubebene (8.7%), limonene (8.3%), α ‐pinene (6.9%), spathulenol ‐caryophyllene. effects found to have a broad spectrum against multidrug‐resistant pathogens by broth microdilution method. These active all test strains, with exception Pseudomonas aeruginosa . Compared , savory exhibited greater activity. maximum observed Escherichia coli methicillin‐resistant Staphylococcus aureus yeast ( Candida albicans ). also inhibit growth medically such E. Fungicidal for both C. cerevisiae observed. Copyright © 2004 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.