Table 6.
The minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC) (%) of essential oils in three different solvents (v/v).
| EO | Method | MICs Value for S. aureus | MICs Value for E. coli | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concentration of Oil (v/v) | Concentration of Oil (v/v) | ||||||
| 0.5% | 5% | 100% | 0.5% | 5% | 100% | ||
| Tween-20 | DMSO | Ethanol | Tween-20 | DMSO | Ethanol | ||
| Thyme | Agar | 1.56 | 12.50 | 1.56 | 3.13 | 6.25 | 1.56 |
| Broth | 0.39 | 0.78 | 3.13 | 3.13 | 3.13 | 3.13 | |
| Clove | Agar | 3.13 | 12.50 | 12.50 | 12.50 | 12.50 | 3.13 |
| Broth | 6.25 | 3.13 | 3.13 | 6.25 | 6.25 | 6.25 | |
| Tea Tree | Agar | 6.25 | 25.00 | 25.00 | 12.50 | 12.50 | 12.50 |
| Broth | 0.80 | 25.00 | 25.00 | 12.50 | 25.00 | 25.00 | |