Antibacterial activity of the essential oil of Cymbopogon densiflorus

Fitoterapia. 2000 Feb;71(1):69-71. doi: 10.1016/s0367-326x(99)00097-0.

Abstract

The essential oil of Cymbopogon densiflorus showed a wide spectrum of activity against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Bacteria / drug effects*
  • Humans
  • Microbial Sensitivity Tests
  • Oils, Volatile / pharmacology*
  • Plant Leaves
  • Plants, Medicinal*
  • Poaceae*

Substances

  • Oils, Volatile