Table 1.
Minimum inhibitory concentration of supercritical critical fluid extracts of botanicals against selected bacteria cultures
| Extract | S. aureus | L. monocytogenes | B. subtilis | E. coli | S. enterica |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum inhibitory concentration (µg/mL) | |||||
| Ajwain | 1024 | 512 | 256 | 512 | 512 |
| Oregano | 256 | 128 | 256 | ND | 256 |
| Lemon myrtle | > 2048 | 1024 | 512 | ND | ND |
| Cinnamon | 512 | 512 | 512 | ND | ND |
| Thyme | 512 | 256 | 256 | 256 | 512 |
| Licorice | 512 | ND | ND | ND | ND |
| Rosemary | 512 | 256 | ND | ND | ND |
| Sage | 512 | 512 | ND | ND | ND |
| Hop | 64 | 32 | 32 | ND | ND |
| Basil | ND | > 2048 | ND | ND | ND |
| Clove | ND | 1024 | ND | ND | ND |
ND Not determined