The essential oil obtained from the seeds of Momordica charantia was analyzed by GC/MS. Twenty-five components, representing 90.9% of the oil, were identified. The main constituents were trans-nerolidol, apiole, cis-dihydrocarveol and germacrene D. Furthermore, the oil was tested for its antibacterial and antifungal activities. Staphylococcus aureus was found to be the most sensitive microorganism with MIC values < 500 μg/ml.
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Autori: | A. BRACA; T. SICILIANO; M. DARRIGO; M.P. GERMANÒ |
Titolo: | Chemical composition and antimicrobial activity of Momordica charantia seed essential oil |
Anno del prodotto: | 2008 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI): | 10.1016/j.fitote.2007.11.002 |
Appare nelle tipologie: | 1.1 Articolo in rivista |
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