Abstract
Vapors of 133 essential oils were screened in vitro for antibacterial activity against six test organisms. One hundred and five vapors were found to possess antibacterial activity on at least one of the test organisms. Vapors of thyme (white), cassia, thyme (red), savory, cinnamon, origanum, and cherry laurel produced prominent zones of inhibition with all test organisms. Gram-positive bacteria were more susceptible to the vapors than Gram-negative bacteria.
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