Table 14 Minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and Minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC) of Anethum sowa L. root essential oil and standard ciprofloxacin
From: Chemical composition and pharmacological significance of Anethum Sowa L. Root
Test organisms | Essential Oil | Std. CP | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MIC (μg/mL) | MBC (μg/mL) | MIC (μg/mL) | MBC (μg/mL) | ||
Gram-positive bacteria | Bacillus subtilis | 125 | 250 | 1.55 | 12.5 |
Bacillus cereus | 125 | 500 | 3.125 | 25 | |
Staphylococcus aureus | 125 | 250 | 6.25 | 50 | |
Enterococcus faecalis | 62.5 | 125 | 0.37 | 100 | |
Gram -negative bacteria | Escherichia coli 12079 | 250 | 500 | 0.75 | 50 |
Escherichia coli 2799 | 62.5 | 125 | 0.37 | 6.25 | |
Pseudomonas aeruginosa, | 62.5 | 125 | 3.125 | 25 | |
Salmonella enteritidis 1375 | 62.5 | 250 | 0.37 | 6.25 | |
Salmonella typhi | 250 | 500 | 0.19 | 3.125 | |
Acetobacter aceti | 62.5 | 500 | 0.37 | 50 | |