biodegradable polysacharyd-based film was developed by incorporating pimpinella affinis essential oil (pao) into methyle cellulose (mc) at level of 0.5%, 1% and 1.5% v/v. then, its antimicrobial activity tested against 7 bacteria include staphylococcus aureus (ptcc 1431), pseudomonas aeruginosa (ptcc 1151), pseudomonas putida(ptcc 1691),esherichia coli (ptcc 3315), listeria monocytogenes (ptcc ...

Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) belongs to the Lamiaceae family, and has been used since antiquity in traditional medicine. It is recognized by its therapeutic virtues. The ancient-Iranians were familiar with many medicinal herbs and were aware of their usefulness in treatment of various diseases. In this study Thymus vulgaris L. to evaluate the antimicrobial activity, Disc Diffusion Test with KirbyBau...

Teucrium polium L. (Labiatae) has long been recognized in folk medicine in the treatment of many pathophysiological implications, such as gastrointestinal disorders, inflammations, diabetes and rheumatism. In this study antimicrobial activity of two crude extracts obtained from Teucrium polium L. was tested against bacterial species. Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) and Minimum Bactericid...

BACKGROUND The indiscriminate use of antibiotics in the treatment of infectious diseases can increase the development of antibiotic resistance. Therefore, there is a big demand for new sources of antimicrobial agents and alternative treatments for reduction of antibiotic dosage required to decrease the associated side effects. OBJECTIVES In this study, the synergistic action of aminoglycoside...

the genus teucrium (germander) belongs to the family lamiaceae, within the subfamily ajugoideae .teucrium polium l. (labiatae) has long been recognized in folk medicine in the treatment of many pathophysiological implications, such as gastrointestinal disorders, inflammations, diabetes and rheumatism. in this study antimicrobial activity of two crude extracts obtained from teucrium polium l. wa...

the aim of the present study was to isolate cyanobacteria from oil refinery waste water and detection of antagonistic activity of their extracts on four species of pathogenic bacteria. the cyanobacterium was isolated and purified on blue green algae medium number 11 (bg-11) medium. methanol and water extracts prepared from the cultured cyanobacterium after 45 days growth on bg-11 medium. the bi...

The aim of the present study was to isolate cyanobacteria from oil refinery waste water and detection of antagonistic activity of their extracts on four species of pathogenic bacteria. The cyanobacterium was isolated and purified on Blue green algae medium number 11 (BG-11) medium. Methanol and water extracts prepared from the cultured cyanobacterium after 45 days growth on BG-11 medium. The bi...

oil from the eucalyptus tree ( eucalyptus camaldulensis l.) is used today in many over the counter cough and cold products, to relieve congestion. eucalyptus oil is also used in creams and ointments to relieve muscle and joint pain, and in some mouthwashes. in this study eucalyptus camaldulensis leaves extracted with water and ethanol 96°and the antimicrobial effects of extracts were evaluated ...

BACKGROUND Cucurbitacins are mostly found in the members of the family Cucurbitaceae and are responsible for the bitter taste of cucumber. Pharmacological activities such as anti-bacterial and anti-tumor effects have been attributed to these structurally divers triterpens. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of potassium phosphite (KPhi) and chitosan on Cucurbitacin E (CuE) conc...