The anti-bacterial effects of Zataria multiflora extract on common pathogenic Gram positive cocci, pathogenic Gram negative bacilli and non -pathogenic bacteria

Motevasel, Maryam; Zomorodian, Kamiar; Mansouri, M A Ashraf; Farshad, Shohreh; Haghighhat, A R; Hadaegh, M G; Takhshid, M A

doi:10.5897/ajmr11.524

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“…For resolving this problem, many investigators noticed the effect of herbal extracts instead of antibiotics (4,5). Based on the previous studies, the Avishen-e-Shirazi extract can inhibit the growth of enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli (11), Salmonella sp and Shigella sp (12), S. aureus (13), Klebsiella (14), Enterococcus (15), Pseudomonas aeruginosa (16), and Acinetobacter baumannii, Alcaligenes, Chryseobacterium meningosepticum in the NFB (Non Fermentative Gram Negative Bacteria ) group.(13). 4 (12) 4 (0) 8 (30) 8 (0) 16 (28) 16 (3) 32 (0) 32 (13) 64 (0) 64 (6) 128 (0) 128 (7) 256 (0) 256 (10) 512 (0) 512 (7) S. aureus (ATCC25923) 16 (1) 512 (1) S. aureus (MSSA) a 16 (1) 256 (1) S. epidermidis (1) 16 (1) 256 (1) S. saprophyticus 8 (1) 512 (1) In this study the effect of alcoholic Z. multiflora extract on MRSA was studied.…”

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A Study of the Effect of Zataria multiflora Extract on Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus

Motevasel

Okhovat

Zomorodian

et al. 2013

Jundishapur J Microbiol

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Background:One of the most common nasocomial bacteria is methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Today, herbal extracts like Zataria multiflora from the Lamiaceae family are increasingly used. Objectives: In this study, the antibacterial effect of Z. multiflora on 75 strains of was evaluated. Materials and Methods:The strains of Staphylococcus aureus were examined for isolation of strains. 75 out of 232 strains were diagnosed as by oxacillin 6µg /mL screening method. The extracts of Z. multiflora were prepared from dried leaves using a maceration method. The antibacterial activity of the extract with initial concentration of 200 µg /mL was determined by the micro broth dilution method. Results:The obtained results showed that the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) varied from 2 to 16µg /mL for strains. It inhibited the growth of S. epidermidis, S. saprophyticus and methicillin sensitive S. aureus (MSSA) by about 8-16 µg/mL. The minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC) of the extract that could destroy 62.2% strains and the other examined bacteria was 512 µg /mL or more. Conclusions: In conclusion, it seems that Z. multiflora extracts could inhibit the growth of all of the mentioned bacteria. We noticed that the bactericidal effect of Z. multiflora extracts was less than its bacteriostatic effects.

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A Study of the Effect of Zataria multiflora Extract on Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus

Motevasel

Okhovat

Zomorodian

et al. 2013

Jundishapur J Microbiol

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“…Based on its antiseptic properties, it is considered to have potent growth inhibitory properties against a wide variety of pathogenic and non-pathogenic bacteria. 44 A different study reported moderate growth inhibition (2 mg/mL) of S. putrefaciens by aqueous Terminalia catappa extracts. 45 This plant is widely regarded for its antibacterial properties and is believed to have potent broad spectrum antibacterial activity.…”

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“…One recent study reported an MIC value of 512 µg/mL against a different environmental S. putrefaciens isolate by an ethanolic Zataria multiflora extract. 44 Zataria multiflora is commonly used in the Middle East as both a natural food preservative, and as a medicinal plant. Based on its antiseptic properties, it is considered to have potent growth inhibitory properties against a wide variety of pathogenic and non-pathogenic bacteria.…”

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Natural Methods for Preventing Fish Spoilage Using Indian Terminalia spp. Extracts: Growth Inhibition of Shewanella spp.

Webster¹,

Wright²,

Greene³

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Introduction: Shewanella spp. are a major cause of fish spoilage. Terminalia spp. have a long history of medicinal uses, including being used to treat bacterial infections. Despite their well-established antibacterial properties, the Indian Terminalia spp. have not been tested for the ability to inhibit the growth of fish spoilage bacteria. Methods: Solvent extracts were prepared using Indian Terminalia spp. known to inhibit microbial growth. The growth inhibitory activity of the extracts was investigated by disc diffusion assay against four Shewanella spp. environmental isolates. Their MIC values were calculated to quantify and compare their relative efficacies. Toxicity was determined using the Artemia franciscana nauplii bioassay. Results: Extracts prepared from several Indian Terminalia spp. displayed potent antibacterial activity in the disc diffusion assay against the environmental Shewanella spp. isolates. The methanolic T. chebula fruit extract was particularly effective at inhibiting Shewanella spp. growth, with MIC values of 198, 329, 162 and 176 µg/mL against S. putrefaciens, S. baltica, S. frigidimarina and S. loihica respectively. The T. chebula fruit ethyl acetate and T. catappa fruit methanolic extracts were similarly potent, with MIC values generally substantially <1000 µg/mL against all Shewanella spp. In contrast, the T. catappa bark and all T. arjuna extracts were only moderate growth inhibitors (MIC values 1000-5000 µg/mL). All other extracts were either inactive or of only low growth inhibitory activity. All the extracts were nontoxic, with all recorded LC 50 values substantially >1000 µg/mL. Conclusions: The potent growth inhibitory activity of the methanolic and ethyl acetate T. chebula fruit extracts against all Shewanella spp. indicates their potential in the prevention of fish spoilage. Furthermore, the lack of toxicity of these extracts indicates their suitability for use as natural fish preservatives.

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“…The other criterion for our selection of Kakadu plum fruit and leaf extracts was their ability to inhibit the growth of other bacteria. Previous studies have reported antibacterial activity for Kakadu plum fruit (Cock and Mohanty, 2011) and leaf extracts (Courtney et al, (Motevasel et al, 2011). Zataria multiflora is commonly used in the Middle East as both a natural food preservative and as a medicinal plant.…”

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“…Zataria multiflora is commonly used in the Middle East as both a natural food preservative and as a medicinal plant. It is considered to have potent growth inhibitory properties against a wide variety of pathogenic and nonpathogenic bacteria (Motevasel et al, 2011). Another study reported moderate growth inhibition (2 mg/mL) of S. putrefaciens by aqueous Terminalia catappa extracts (Chansue and Assawawongkasem, 2008).…”

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Terminalia ferdinandiana Exell: Extracts inhibit Shewanella spp. growth and prevent fish spoilage

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Terminalia ferdinandiana Exell: extracts inhibit Shewanella spp. growth and prevent fish spoilage ABSTRACT Shewanella spp. are major causes of fish spoilage. Terminalia ferdinandiana (Kakadu plum) extracts were investigated for their ability to inhibit Shewanella spp. growth. Leaf and fruit extracts displayed potent growth inhibitory properties against all Shewanella spp. The methanolic leaf extract was a particularly potent inhibitor of S. putrefaciens (DD MIC 93; LD MIC 73 µg/mL), S. baltica (DD MIC 104 µg/mL; LD MIC 85 µg/mL), S. frigidimarina (DD MIC 466 µg/mL; LD MIC 391 µg/mL) and S. loihica (DD MIC 95 µg/mL; LD MIC 55 µg/mL) growth. The aqueous and ethyl acetate leaf extracts were also potent growth inhibitors, with MIC values generally substantially <1000 µg/mL. Treatment of Acanthopagrus butcheri Munro fillets with methanolic Kakadu plum extracts significantly inhibited bacterial growth for 15 days at 4 o C. All Kakadu plum extracts were nontoxic in the Artemia franciscana bioassay. LC-MS analysis identified several compounds which may contribute to the inhibition of Shewanella spp. growth.

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The anti-bacterial effects of Zataria multiflora extract on common pathogenic Gram positive cocci, pathogenic Gram negative bacilli and non -pathogenic bacteria

Cited by 6 publications

References 8 publications

A Study of the Effect of Zataria multiflora Extract on Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus

A Study of the Effect of Zataria multiflora Extract on Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus

Natural Methods for Preventing Fish Spoilage Using Indian Terminalia spp. Extracts: Growth Inhibition of Shewanella spp.

Terminalia ferdinandiana Exell: Extracts inhibit Shewanella spp. growth and prevent fish spoilage

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