Chemical Composition and Antibacterial Activity of Selected Essential Oils and Some of Their Main compounds

Wanner, Juergen; Schmidt, Erich; Bail, Stefanie; Jirovetz, Leopold; Buchbauer, Gerhard; Gochev, Velizar; Girova, Tanya; Atanasova, Teodora; Stoyanova, Albena

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“…Quantification was achieved through peak area calculations of the FID chromatogram. This method was already successfully applied to the analysis of the essential oils of cedar wood, juniper berries, myrrh, geranium, rose, rosemary and chamomile [20,27].…”

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Antimicrobial Activity of Nerolidol and its Derivatives against Airborne Microbes and Further Biological Activities

Krist

Banovac

Tabanca

et al. 2015

Natural Product Communications

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Nerolidol and its derivatives, namely cis-nerolidol, O-methyl-nerolidol, O-ethyl-nerolidol, (-)--bisabolol, trans,trans-farnesol and its main natural source cabreuva essential oil, were tested for their antimicrobial activity against airborne microbes and antifungal properties against plant pathogens. Among the tested compounds, -bisabolol was the most effective antimicrobial agent and trans,trans-farnesol showed the best antifungal activity.

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Antimicrobial Activity of Nerolidol and its Derivatives against Airborne Microbes and Further Biological Activities

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Banovac

Tabanca

et al. 2015

Natural Product Communications

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“…A number of studies have been undertaken in support of the traditional use of frankincense (both Boswellia and Commiphora spp.) to treat infectious diseases and other medical conditions (Michie and Cooper 1991;El-Ashry et al 2003;Nomicos 2007;Paraskeva et al 2008;El-Sherbini et al 2009;Van Vuuren et al 2010;Walsh et al 2010;Wanner et al 2010;Jarić et al 2011). Furthermore, over many centuries, ranging from 1500 bc until present day, these oils have been used in combination.…”

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The additive and synergistic antimicrobial effects of select frankincense and myrrh oils - a combination from the pharaonic pharmacopoeia

Rapper

Vuuren

Kamatou

et al. 2012

Letters in Applied Microbiology

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Aims: The in vitro antimicrobial activity of three essential oil samples of frankincense (Boswellia rivae, Boswellia neglecta and Boswellia papyrifera) and two essential oil samples of myrrh and sweet myrrh (Commiphora guidotti and Commiphora myrrha), collected from different regions of Ethiopia, was investigated independently and in combination to determine their anti‐infective properties. Methods and Results: The microdilution minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) assay was performed, whereby it was noted that generally Cryptococcus neoformans (MIC values in the range of 0·8–1·4 mg ml−1) and Pseudomonas aeruginosa (MIC values in the range of 0·5–1·3 mg ml−1) often appeared to be the most susceptible micro‐organisms against oils of both Boswellia and Commiphora spp. When assayed in various combinations, the frankincense and myrrh oils displayed synergistic, additive and noninteractive properties, with no antagonism noted. When investigating different ratio combinations against Bacillus cereus, the most favourable combination was between B. papyrifera and C. myrrha. The composition of the oils was determined by gas chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry (GC–MS) to document the specific chemotypes used in the study, and the chemical profiles were found to be congruent with previously reported data. Conclusions: The majority of interactions identified synergistic and additive effects, with strong synergism noted between B. papyrifera and C. myrrha. Significance and Impact of the Study: Frankincense and myrrh essential oils have been used in combination since 1500 bc; however, no antimicrobial investigations have been undertaken to confirm their effect in combination. This study validates the enhanced efficacy when used in combination against a selection of pathogens.

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“…The results of gas chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry (Cg-MS) showed the identification and quantification of 24 compounds organized by elution order in column DB-5 corresponding to 85.50% of the chemical composition of the oil, having the germacrene D (17.2%), α-pinene (14.8%) and E-caryophyllene (10.8%) as the main. The main components (e) and (Z)-nerolidol, α-bisabolol and (E, E)-farnesol were reported by Wanner et al (2010).…”

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Evaluation of the antimicrobial and antioxidant activity of 7-hydroxy-4’, 6-dimethoxy-isoflavone and essential oil from Myroxylon peruiferum L.f

Pereira

Ferreira

et al. 2019

An. Acad. Bras. Ciênc.

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This study evaluated the antibacterial, antifungal, and antioxidant effect of 7-hydroxy-4',6dimethoxy-isoflavone and essential oil of Myroxylon peruiferum. The compound was isolated and its structure elucidated by NMR. The chemical composition of essential oil determined by gC-MS analysis. To evaluation of antimicrobial activity, the Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC), Minimum Bactericidal Concentration (MBC) and Minimum Fungicidal Concentration (MFC) were performed. In addition to analysis of antioxidant activity, DPPH radical scavenging tests, iron chelating assay (FIC), antioxidant reducing power assay (FRAP) and β-carotene bleaching assay (BCB) were performed. For the essential oil were identified 24 organized compounds having as main constituents; Germacrene D (17.2%), α-pinene (14.8%) and E-caryophyllene (10.8%). The results showed that isoflavone (2000 to 156 μg/mL) and essential oil (5.0 to 1.25%) present antibacterial and antifungal activity against Gram-positive bacteria and filamentous fungi. The isoflavone and the essential oil also presented antioxidant activity in all the tests, mainly on inhibition of the oxidation of β-carotene test concentrations ranging from 60 to 100%. In conclusion, isoflavone and essential oil from M. peruiferum present an antimicrobial alternative against gram-positive bacteria, especially of the genus Staphylococcus and dermatophyte fungi of the genus Trichophyton, as well as a natural compound antioxidant.

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Chemical Composition and Antibacterial Activity of Selected Essential Oils and Some of Their Main compounds

Cited by 17 publications

References 14 publications

Antimicrobial Activity of Nerolidol and its Derivatives against Airborne Microbes and Further Biological Activities

Antimicrobial Activity of Nerolidol and its Derivatives against Airborne Microbes and Further Biological Activities

The additive and synergistic antimicrobial effects of select frankincense and myrrh oils - a combination from the pharaonic pharmacopoeia

Evaluation of the antimicrobial and antioxidant activity of 7-hydroxy-4’, 6-dimethoxy-isoflavone and essential oil from Myroxylon peruiferum L.f

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