Table 1.
Minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of Cymbopogon essential oils and their active components against E. coli.
| S. no. | Antimicrobial compound/essential oil | E. coli strain | MIC | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (1) | Cymbopogon citratus | — | 0.12% | [30] |
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| (2) | Cymbopogon citratus | LMG 8223 | >0.8% | |
| (3) | Cymbopogon martinii | LMG 8223 | 0.2% |
[31] |
| (4) | Cymbopogon nardus | LMG 8223 | >0.8% | |
| (5) | Cymbopogon winterianus | LMG 8223 | >0.8% | |
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| (6) | Limonene | ATCC 25922 | >20 mg/mL | |
| (7) | Linalool | ATCC 25922 | 1.25 mg/mL |
[32] |
| (8) | α-pinene | ATCC 25922 | 2.0 mg/mL | |
| (9) | β-pinene | ATCC 25922 | 9.75 mg/mL | |
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| (10) | Geraniol | ETEC 5041-1 | 20 μg/mL |
[33] |
| (11) | Geranyl acetate | ETEC 5041-1 | 0.5 mg/mL | |
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| (12) | β-pinene | ATCC 13706 | 2.5 mg/mL |
[34] |
| (13) | Caryophyllene | ATCC 13706 | 0.625 mg/mL | |