| Literature DB >> 24291016 |
Verica Aleksic1, Petar Knezevic2.
Abstract
Since synthetic antimicrobial agents and food additives can cause a number of adverse effects, there is a growing interest from consumers in ingredients from natural sources. Medicinal plants, such as Myrtus communis L. are a source of new compounds which can be used in both the food industry and for medical purposes, primarily as antimicrobial agents. In this review, the characteristics of myrtle essential oils and extracts are summarized, with particular attention to their chemical composition, biological activities and potential applications.Entities:
Keywords: Antimicrobial activity; Antioxidative activity; Essential oils; Myrtus communis L.; Plant extracts
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Year: 2013 PMID: 24291016 DOI: 10.1016/j.micres.2013.10.003
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Microbiol Res ISSN: 0944-5013 Impact factor: 5.415