Table 4.
Minimal inhibitory concentration (mg mL-1) of some recognized essential oils (EOs) against the four tested bacteria
| Essential oil | E. coli | S. entritidis | S. aureus | L. monocytogenes | References |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baneh EO | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.125 | 0.50 | Present study |
| Clove | 1.25 | 0.625 | 0.625 | 0.625 | |
| Rosemary | 1.25 | 2.50 | 0.3125 | 0.3125 | |
| Cinnamon | 2.50 | 2.50 | 0.625 | 0.625 | |
| Clove | 1.25 | 1.25 | - | 0.625 | |
| Ginger | > 40 | > 40 | - | 5.00 | |
| Thyme | 0.25 | 11.00 | - | 0.50 | |
| Thyme † | 2.00, 8.00, 16.00*† | - | 0.50, 2.00, 4.00† | - | |
| Origanum | 1.56 | 3.125 | 1.56 | 1.56 |
* E. coli O157 H7; † Essential oils of Zataria multiflora Boiss. from different parts.