In vitro antibacterial effect of Pimpinella anisum essential oil on Enterococcus faecalis, Lactobacillus casei, Actinomyces naeslundii, and Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans

Folia Med (Plovdiv). 2022 Oct 31;64(5):799-806. doi: 10.3897/folmed.64.e64714.

Abstract

Pimpinellaanisum is a medicinal plant with antimicrobial, antifungal, and anti-oxidative properties. Limited studies have assessed the antibacterial properties of Pimpinellaanisum on oral and dental pathogens.

Keywords: Actinomyces naeslundii Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans Enterococcus faecalis essential oil Lactobacillus casei Pimpinella anisum.

MeSH terms

  • Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Enterococcus faecalis
  • Lacticaseibacillus casei*
  • Oils, Volatile*
  • Pimpinella*

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Oils, Volatile

Supplementary concepts

  • Actinomyces naeslundii