Table 2.
Antibacterial effects of the essential oil of the leaves of Skimmia laureola (SVO).
| Microorganism | SVO 125 µg/mL | SVO 250 µg/mL | SVO 500 µg/mL | DMSO | Imipenem |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. luteus | 20.0 ± 1.33 | 21.2 ± 1.21 | 23.5 ± 1.87 | --- | 28 ± 0.23 |
| E. coli | 11.0 ± 1.58 | 10.2 ± 0.87 | 11.3 ± 1.67 | --- | 30 ± 0.10 |
| S. aureus | 13.0 ± 1.88 | 13.8 ± 0.95 | 14.0 ± 1.40 | --- | 24 ± 0.65 |
| P. multocida | 15.8 ± 1.41 | 15.6 ± 1.98 | 16.3 ± 1.76 | --- | 32 ± 0.24 |
| P. aeruginosa | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| B. subtilis | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| S. viridans | 15.3 ± 0.92 | 16.2 ± 2.23 | 18.5 ± 1.45 | --- | 22 ± 0.45 |
Data are the mean ± SEM of three replicates.