Abstract
Essential oils are known to have pharmaceutical effects such as anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anticarcinogenic properties. These days, there are various types of essential oils that are commonly used for coughing or to promote good sleep.
We prepared 19 different essential oils to find the essential oil that has the most antibiotic properties by putting drops of oil on a soy agar plate with Serratia marcescens. As a result, cinnamon cassia essential oil was most effective, and five of them didn't have antibiotic properties.
We also tested with six different types of antibiotics, and as a result, only three of them made a zone; which means they have an antibiotic effect on Serratia marcescens.
Faculty Advisor
Eric Gillock
Department/Program
Biology
Submission Type
in-person poster
Date
3-31-2025
Rights
Copyright the Author(s)
Recommended Citation
Maness, Josi; Kim, Seoyeon; and Gillock, Eric T.
(2025)
"The Medicine From Nature; Finding the Antibacterial Power of Essential Oils,"
SACAD: Scholarly Activities: Vol. 2025, Article 60.
Available at:
https://scholars.fhsu.edu/sacad/vol2025/iss2025/60
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Medical Microbiology Commons, Natural Products Chemistry and Pharmacognosy Commons, Other Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment Commons
