Antibacterial activity of essential oils of Pimenta racemosa var. terebinthina and Pimenta racemosa var. grisea

The antibacterial activity of essential oils of Pimenta racemosa var. terebinthina and P. racemosa var. grisea was determined against Gram (+) and Gram (−) bacteria. P. racemosa var. grisea demonstrated a more pronounced activity. These data would indicate the potential usefulness of the variety gri...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Fitoterapia 2004-09, Vol.75 (6), p.599-602
Hauptverfasser:	Saenz, M.T., Tornos, M.P., Alvarez, A., Fernandez, M.A., García, M.D.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Anti-Bacterial Agents - administration & dosage Anti-Bacterial Agents - pharmacology Anti-Bacterial Agents - therapeutic use Antibacterial activity Biological and medical sciences Essential oil General pharmacology Gram-Negative Bacteria - drug effects Gram-Positive Bacteria - drug effects Humans Medical sciences Microbial Sensitivity Tests Pharmacognosy. Homeopathy. Health food Pharmacology. Drug treatments Phytotherapy Pimenta Pimenta racemosa Plant Oils - administration & dosage Plant Oils - pharmacology Plant Oils - therapeutic use
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Zusammenfassung:	The antibacterial activity of essential oils of Pimenta racemosa var. terebinthina and P. racemosa var. grisea was determined against Gram (+) and Gram (−) bacteria. P. racemosa var. grisea demonstrated a more pronounced activity. These data would indicate the potential usefulness of the variety grisea as a microbiostatic, antiseptic or disinfectant agent.
ISSN:	0367-326X
DOI:	10.1016/j.fitote.2004.06.006