Table 2.
The MIC, MBC, and MBEC of the various essential oils against the tested pathogens.
| Oil Extracts | Tests | (µg/mL) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| S. aureus | P. aeruginosa | ||
| Cinnamon | MIC | 50.0 | 125.0 |
| MBC | 100.0 | 250.0 | |
| MBEC | 75.0 | 250.0 | |
| Ginger | MIC | 125.0 | 250.0 |
| MBC | 250.0 | 350.0 | |
| MBEC | 375.0 | 400.0 | |
| Fennel | MIC | 250.0 | 500.0 |
| MBC | 400.0 | 1000.0 | |
| MBEC | 500.0 | 1000.0 | |
| Lavender | MIC | 450.0 | 500.0 |
| MBC | 500.0 | 1000.0 | |
| MBEC | 750.0 | 1000.0 | |
| Rosemary | MIC | 500.0 | 1000.0 |
| MBC | 750.0 | 1500.0 | |
| MBEC | 1000.0 | 1500.0 | |
| Lemon | MIC | 125.0 | 500.0 |
| MBC | 250.0 | 750.0 | |
| MBEC | 500.0 | 1000.0 | |
| Geranium | MIC | 150.0 | 250.0 |
| MBC | 300.0 | 500.0 | |
| MBEC | 500.0 | 1000.0 | |
| Tea tree | MIC | 125.0 | 300.0 |
| MBC | 250.0 | 500.0 | |
| MBEC | 500.0 | 750.0 | |