Anis BH, Naceur H
Lipids in Health and Disease, 2012
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND:
Pelargonium graveolens (P. graveolens) L. is an aromatic and medicinal plant belonging to the geraniacea family.
RESULTS:
The chemical compositions of the essential oil as well as the in vitro antimicrobial activities were investigated. The GC-MS analysis of the essential oil revealed 42 compounds. Linallol L, Citronellol, Geraniol, 6-Octen-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl, formate and Selinene were identified as the major components. The tested oil and organic extracts exhibited a promising antimicrobial effect against a panel of microorganisms with diameter inhibition zones ranging from 12 to 34 mm and MICsvalues from 0.039 to10 mg/ml. The investigation of the phenolic content showed that EtOAc, MeOH and water extracts had the highest phenolic contents.
CONCLUSION:
Overall, results presented here suggest that the essential oil and organic extracts of P. graveolenspossesses antimicrobial and properties, and is therefore a potential source of active ingredients for food and pharmaceutical industry.
CITATION:
Anis BH, Naceur H. Phytochemical composition and antimicrobial activities of the essential oils and organic extracts from pelargonium graveolens growing in Tunisia. Lipids Health Dis. 2012; 11:167.
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