Antibacterial Activity of Oregano Essential Oil and its Effect on Biofilm Formation

To generate oregano essential oil, the leaves and flowering tops of Origanum vulgare plant go through process known as steam distillation. This oil is for its antibacterial activity. Bacterial biofilms are microbial communities attached to inert surfaces or tissues encapsulated in complex matrices. Planktonic bacteria reversibly attach surfaces, form microcolonies, polymeric matrices around biofilms. Bacteria provide with a safer way reproduce survive. research tests activity effect on biofilm formation Oregano oil. The were tested against five bacterial strains, including Escherichia coli ATCC 14169, 25922, Staphylococcus aureus NCTC 12393, 25923, 6538. concentrations that used this 100%(v/v), 75%(v/v), 50%(v/v), 25%(v/v). best was achieved 12393 at 25%(v/v) concentration. While performing experiment, variety had significant results further be performed.