Composition and antimicrobial activities of the essential oil of Triumfetta rhomboidea Jacq

The essential oil of the aerial parts of Triumfetta rhomboidea was analysed by GC and GC‐MS and assayed for its antibacterial and antifungal activities. The main constituents identified were trans‐β‐caryophyllene (22.4%), kessane (14%) and caryophyllene oxide (13%). The antimicrobial tests showed a...

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Published in:Flavour and fragrance journal 2006-01, Vol.21 (1), p.80-83
Main Authors: Mevy, J. P., Bessiere, J. M., Rabier, J., Dherbomez, M., Ruzzier, M., Millogo, J., Viano, J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
antimicrobial activity
Applied sciences
Biological and medical sciences
caryophyllene oxide
Chemical industry and chemicals
Enterococcus hirae
Escherichia coli
essential oil
Essential oils, perfumes
Exact sciences and technology
GC-MS
General pharmacology
kessane
Medical sciences
Pharmacognosy. Homeopathy. Health food
Pharmacology. Drug treatments
trans-β-caryophyllene
Triumfetta rhomboidea
Washing products. Cosmetics and toiletries. Perfumes
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Summary:The essential oil of the aerial parts of Triumfetta rhomboidea was analysed by GC and GC‐MS and assayed for its antibacterial and antifungal activities. The main constituents identified were trans‐β‐caryophyllene (22.4%), kessane (14%) and caryophyllene oxide (13%). The antimicrobial tests showed a mild activity against Escherichia coli and Enterococcus hirae. Copyright © 2005 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
ISSN:0882-5734
1099-1026
DOI:10.1002/ffj.1511