Abstract
The composition and the antimicrobial activity of the aerial parts of Hypericum rumeliacum are reported. Analysis was carried out by GC/MS. The major constituents were alpha-pinene (43.80%), beta-pinene (9.82%), dehydro-aromadendrene (6.81%) and alpha-copaene (5.41%). The essential oil showed a moderate in vitro activity against the six Gram negative and positive bacteria and a stronger one against the three-tested pathogenic activity.
Copyright 2003 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
MeSH terms
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / administration & dosage
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / chemistry
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / pharmacology*
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
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Bicyclic Monoterpenes
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Bridged Bicyclo Compounds / administration & dosage
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Bridged Bicyclo Compounds / chemistry
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Bridged Bicyclo Compounds / pharmacology
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Bridged Bicyclo Compounds / therapeutic use
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Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry
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Gram-Negative Bacteria / drug effects*
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Gram-Positive Bacteria / drug effects*
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Humans
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Hypericum*
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Microbial Sensitivity Tests
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Monoterpenes / administration & dosage
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Monoterpenes / chemistry
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Monoterpenes / pharmacology
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Monoterpenes / therapeutic use
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Phytotherapy*
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Plant Oils / administration & dosage
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Plant Oils / chemistry
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Plant Oils / pharmacology*
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Plant Oils / therapeutic use
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Plant Stems
Substances
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Anti-Bacterial Agents
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Bicyclic Monoterpenes
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Bridged Bicyclo Compounds
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Monoterpenes
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Plant Oils
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beta-pinene
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alpha-pinene