Comparative analysis and antimicrobial action of some essential oils from plants

In this research, essential oils (EOs) were extracted through steaming from aerial parts of three plants: basil (Ocinum basilicum L.), peppermint (Mentha piperita L.) and oregano (Origanum vulgare form Sibiu County, Romania. The GC-MS analysis indicated that eugenol apiol the major compounds in EO. Timol, ɣ-terpinene, p-cymene volatile oil menthol methone main components first 48 h analysis, EO inhibition action was highest against Salmonella anatum (48%), followed by Aspergillus niger (26%), Bacillus cereus (21%) Saccharomyces cerevisiae (15%); maintained for 120 all samples. h, showed rate (50%) on B. cereus, A. (45%), S. (20%) no Salmonella; varied after 72h slightly increasing case strongly decreasing remaining constant cerevisiae. Oregano a very small antimicrobial action, only (12%) h.