Antimicrobial activity of oil from the root of Cinnamomum porrectum

The steam-distilled oil from the root of Cinnamomum porrectum was tested for its antimicrobial activity against human pathogens including bacteria, yeasts and dermatophytes. It exhibited strongestactivity against Streptococcus mutans (MIC 0.01 mg/ml) followed by Candida albicans and dermatophytes (0...

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Main Authors: Arunporn Itarat, Sopa Kummee, Souwalak Phongpaichit, Ladda Nilrat
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Prince of Songkla University 2007-03-01
Series:Songklanakarin Journal of Science and Technology (SJST)
Subjects:
oil
Online Access:http://www.sjst.psu.ac.th/journal/29_Suppl_1_Thaiherb_II_pdf/02Souwalak_11-16.pdf