In vitro Antibacterial Activity of Mentha spicata Essential Oil against Some Pathogenic Bacteria
Mentha spicata (M. spicata) is within family Lamiaceae that spreads mainly in the temperate and subtemperate zones of the world. It is considered as a good source of essential oils (EOs), which is widely used in food production and pharmaceutical industries. The aim of the current study is to evalua...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Erbil Polytechnic University
2021-06-01
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| Series: | Polytechnic Journal |
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| Online Access: | https://polytechnic-journal.epu.edu.iq/home/vol11/iss1/3 |
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| Summary: | Mentha spicata (M. spicata) is within family Lamiaceae that spreads mainly in the temperate and
subtemperate zones of the world. It is considered as a good source of essential oils (EOs), which is
widely used in food production and pharmaceutical industries. The aim of the current study is to evaluate
antibacterial activities associated with the EO of M. spicata cultivated in Iraq-Erbil city. The aerial parts
of M. spicata were subjected to hydro distillation to extract the oil. Antimicrobial potential was tested
against many microorganisms, signifying Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria. EO of M. spicata
demonstrated antimicrobial activities with best susceptibility observed for Gram-negative bacteria toward
the oil. The results suggest that EO of M. spicata may have potential value as antibacterial activities. |
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| ISSN: | 2707-7799 |