Planta Med 2001; 67(1): 81-83
DOI: 10.1055/s-2001-10627
Letter

© Georg Thieme Verlag Stuttgart · New York

Composition and Antimicrobial Activity of the Essential Oil of Salvia ringens

Olga Tzakou1,*, Danae Pitarokili2 , Ioanna B. Chinou1 , Catherine Harvala1
  • 1 Department of Pharmacognosy, School of Pharmacy, University of Athens, Athens, Greece
  • 2 Benaki Phytopathological Institute, Kifissia, Greece
Further Information

Publication History

February 8, 2000

May 28, 2000

Publication Date:
31 December 2001 (online)

Abstract

The essential oils of Salvia ringens (samples A and B), were analyzed by means of GC and GC/MS. From the seventy-five identified constituents representing 99.82 and 99.86 % of the oils, 1,8-cineole and α-pinene were the major components. Furthermore, sample B exhibited a very interesting antimicrobial profile after it was tested against six Gram (±) bacteria and three pathogenic fungi.

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Olga Tzakou

University of Athens

School of Pharmacy

Department of Pharmacognosy

Panepistimioupolis Zografou

157 71 Athens

Greece

Email: tzakou@pharm.uoa.gr

Fax: +301-7274591