Microbiology and Biotechnology Letters (한국미생물·생명공학회지)

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Antimicrobial Activity of Some Medical Herbs and Spices against Streptococcus mutans

생약재 및 향신료의 Streptococcus mutans 증식 억제 효과

  • Published : 1993.04.01
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Abstract

In order to find out an anticariogenic substance, antibacterial activities of some medical herbs and spices against Streptococcus mutans were investigated. The essential oils of oregano, thyme, sage, fennel, nutmeg, rosemary, calamus and cassia cortex were shown antibacterial effect against S. mutans. The essential oil of oregano among other tested medical herbs and spices showed the most active antimicrobial activity. The essential oil of oregano inhibited the activity of glucosyltransferase from S. mutans. The minimal inhibition concentration of oregano essential oil was determined as 0.05nl/ml. The activity of glucosyltransferase from S. mutans was inhibited in the presence of oregano essential oil.

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