Investigation of the Antibacterial Activity of Different Pelargonium Graveolens Essential Oils Sold in the Market

Abstract

Objective: Pelargonium graveolens is a medicinal plant belonging to the Geraniaceae family. It is rich in essential oil. In this study, the antimicrobial activity of 5 different commercial Pelargonium graveolens essential oils was tested and compared. Methods: The disc diffusion method was used for antimicrobial activity determination. Results: Four essential oils were found to be effective against the gram-positive bacteria Staphylococcus aureus. One of the essential oils did not show any effect against any bacteria. Conclusion: It has been observed that the essential oil of Pelargonium graveolens is especially effective against Staphylococcus aureus, and the herbal products available in the market do not show the same effect.

Keywords

• Antimicrobial activity
• essential oil
• Pelargonium graveolens
• Staphylococcus aureus

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