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Antibacterial, Bactericidal and Membrane-Disruptive Activities of Essential Oils from Callistemon salignus, Croton gratissimus and Melaleuca bracteata against Reference Enterococcus Species

Mona M. E. Eleiwa, Sideeqot T. Abdullahi, Omobolanle E. Oladapo, Emmanuel E. Aduak, Kanyinsola O. Akinkunmi, Victoria A. Dada, Kehinde O. Amisu, Oladipupo A. Lawal & Andy R. Opoku · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2026

The increasing occurrence of antimicrobial-resistant Enterococcus species has encouraged the investigation of plant-derived products with antibacterial potential. This study evaluated the antibacterial, bactericidal, and membrane-disruptive activities of essential oils obtained f...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2026/v36i71762

Antiradical, Antioxydant and Antimicrobial Properties of Essential Oil of Eucalyptus tereticornis Used in the Treatment of Respiratory Diseases in Togo: A Phytochemical Study Approach

KPATSIDE Abla Ahoéfa, DJERI Bouraïma, NOVIDZRO Kosi Mawuena, HOINSOU Yao, TOUDI Gérard & KAROU Damintoti Simplice · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2025

Introduction: Traditional medicine has seen a resurgence of attention and interest worldwide. Eucalyptus tereticornis is a medicinal plant belonging to the Myrtaceae family. This study was initiated to assess the therapeutic potential of Eucalyptus tereticornis essential oil. Met...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2025/v35i101634

Impact of Different Drying Techniques on Quality Traits of Ginger (Zingiber officinale Rosc.) Rhizomes

Annu Kumari, Yeluru Mohan Babu, Eggadi Ramesh, Tshering Ongchu Lepcha, Suman Tamang & Shrilekha Das · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2021

Under the present investigation, ginger was produced at the instruction cum research plots of the Department of Plantation Crops and Processing, Faculty of Horticulture, Uttar Banga Krishi Viswavidyalaya, Pundibari, Cooch Behar, West Bengal. The experiment was laid out in a facto...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2021/v11i1230553

Antibacterial Effects of Oregano Essential Oil (OEO) and Its Potential Applications

R. Cabrera-Contreras, R. Morelos-Ramírez, J. P. Quiróz-Ríos & D. Muñoz-Quiróz · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2020

Essential oils (EOs) are commonly used in food industry, due that they possess antioxidative and antimicrobial properties. There are few essential oils that have been used in medicine, due to its potent antibacterial activity against intrahospital pathogens. OEO has experimentall...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2020/v30i430209

Synthesis and Development of BACE 1 Inhibitor for Alzheimer’s Diseases from Medicinal Plants

Bakrudeen Ali Ahmed Abdul, R. Vidhyavathi, J. Magesh, M. Vijayakumar, Muneeb M. Mustafa & Faiz M. M. T. Marikar · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2018

Medicinal plants have shown great promise in treating Alzheimer’s disease (AD), which significantly contributes to the production of pharmaceutical and cosmetic molecules with biologically efficient moieties. Plants derived bioactive compounds have been isolated from the medicina...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2018/40571

Effect of Bio and Organic Fertilizers on Oil Production and Chemical Composition of Lemongrass Plant

Abd El Ghafor A. El-Sayed, Ahmed S. El-Leithy, Hend M. Swaefy & Zakia F. M. Senossi · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2018

This study was carried out at the Department of Ornamental Horticulture, Faculty of Agriculture, Cairo University during the two successive seasons of 2015 and 2016. The experiment was designed using a complete randomized blocks design. The objective of this study was to investig...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2018/40919

Naturally Available Essential Oils for Aromatherapy

Rochana Dudwadkar & Rashmi Kumar · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2017

Aromatherapy is an art of using essential oils for healing our mind and body. The meaning of aromatherapy is not so clear; the term ‘aroma’ means fragrance (sweet smell) and the term ‘therapy’ means to cure or to heal. Aroma and massage therapy are the practice of using essential...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJMAH/2017/31948

In vitro Screening of Antibacterial and Antioxidant Activities of Essential Oils from Four Moroccan Medicinal Plants

Abdelhakim Bouyahya, Youssef Bakri, Abdeslam Et- Touys, Aya Khouchlaa, Amina El Yahyaoui El Idrissi, Jamal Abrini & Nadia Dakka · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2017

Aims: Evaluation of antibacterial and antioxidant activities of essential oils extracted from Salvia officinalis, Mentha viridis, Eucalyptus globulus and Myrtus communis from Ouezzane province. Study Design: In vitro evaluation of antibacterial and antioxidant activities of medic...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/MRJI/2017/30073

Anti-Shiga Toxin Producing Escherichia coli O157:H7 Effect of Ocimum basilicum L. Essential Oil Analyzed Using Time Kill Assay in a Batch Culture

Haidar Kadum Yakob · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2015

Essential Oil extract from Ocimum basilicum (Labiatae; basil) was investigated for its in vitro antibacterial properties against an emerging human food-borne pathogen, Shiga Toxin Producing E. coli O 157:H7. Agar disc diffusion method and time-kill assay in a batch culture were e...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2015/17717

Chemical Compositions of Essential Oils of Flower, Leaf, Stem and Root of Phlomis cancellata Bunge. from Mazandaran, Iran

Mohammad Mahdavi, Mohanna Deylamsalehi & Alireza Motavalizadehkakhky · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2015

Aims: Phlomis cancellata is an aromatic and native plant that is a member of Labiatae. Not only a traditional medicine but also the plant is considered in modern medicine and different industries because of its essential oil characteristics. The features of essential oils in arom...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2015/9642

Acaricide and Fungicide Effects of the Artemisia vulgaris Essential Oil

Leyla B. Soares, Edna C. Tucci, Edlayne Gonçalez, Roberto C. Felicio & Joana D. Felicio · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2014

Aims: This study aimed to determine the chemical constitution of the essential oil from Artemisia vulgarisleaves and also evaluated the toxicity of the essential oil against Dermanyssus gallinae (poultry red mite) and Aspergillus flavus. Methodology: The essential oil was obtaine...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2015/13190

Essential Oil Compositions and Antibacterial Properties of Mint (Mentha longifolia L.) and Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis)

Zeynab Mohkami, Azadeh Ranjbar & Fatemeh Bidarnamani · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2014

Aims: This study was designed to investigate the chemical composition (gas chromatography/mass spectrometry [GC-MS]) and antibacterial (Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria) activities of essential oils extracted from aerial parts of two medicinal plants, Mentha longifolia L....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2014/7899

Effect of Some Essential Oils against Rhizoctonia solani and Streptomycetes scabies on Potato Plants in Field Conditions

Serife Evrim Arici & Arif Sanli · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2014

Aim: In this study, efficacy of six essential oils (Cuminum cyminumum, Anethum graveolens, Salvia officinalis, Origanum onites, Rosmarinus officinalis and Lavandula intermedia) in control of Rhizoctonia solani and Streptomycetes scabies on potato plants were tested. Material and...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2014/8526

Volatile Components and Antibacterial Profile of Essential Oils Extracted from Leaves and Twigs of Pistacia lentiscus L.

Maha Hafsé, Kawtar Fikri Benbrahim, Abderrahim Saidi & Abdellah Farah · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2013

Aims: The present work aims to evaluate the antibacterial activity of essential oils of two different parts of Pistacia lentiscus (leaves and twigs) and to determine their chemical composition. Study Design: An experimental study Place and Duration of Study: 1- Laboratory of Micr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2013/5376

Antihyperglycemic Activity of Leaf Essential Oil of Citrus sinensis (L.) Osbeck on Alloxan-Induced Diabetic Rats

N. O. Muhammad, O. Soji-Omoniwa, L. A. Usman & B. P. Omoniwa · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2013

Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate the antihyperglycemic activity of leaf essential oil of Citrus sinensis (Rutaceae) in alloxan –induced diabetic rats. Methodology: Diabetes was induced in albino rats by intraperitoneal administration of single dose of alloxan monohyd...

Open access Research Article