Antibacterial activity of Ocimum sanctum L. fixed oil.
Indian J Exp Biol
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2005 Sep; 43(9): 835-7
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ABSTRACT
Ocimum sanctum fixed oil showed good antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus pumilus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, where S. aureus was the most sensitive organism. Sesame and soyabean oils also showed moderate activity against S. aureus. Higher content of linolenic acid in O. sanctum fixed oil could contribute towards its antibacterial activity. The antibacterial activity combined with anti-inflammatory and analgesic activities of the oil, could make it useful in inflammatory disorder resulting from staphylococcal infection.
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Pseudomonas aeruginosa
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Staphylococcus aureus
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Bacillus
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Óleos de Plantas
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Humanos
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Extratos Vegetais
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Ácido alfa-Linolênico
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Ocimum
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Inflamação
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Fitoterapia
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Indian J Exp Biol
Ano de publicação:
2005
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