FOOD SCIENCE ›› 2006, Vol. 27 ›› Issue (7): 55-58.

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Antibacterial Effect of the Ethanol Extract from Sabina vulgaris Ant Bark

 ZU  Li-Pi-Ya-·Yu-Nu-Si   

  1. College of Life Science and Technology, Xinjiang University, Urumqi 830046, China
  • Online:2006-07-15 Published:2011-09-29

Abstract: This paper studied the antimicrobial characteristics of extracts from Sabina vulgaris Ant bark with ethanol. The results indicated that the extract of a certain concentration can inhibit the growth of bacteria. That was: Bacillus subtilis: MIC 0. 25%, MBC 0.5%, Staphylococcus aureus: MIC 0.125%, MBC 0.125%, Escherichia coli: MIC 0.0625%, MBC 0.125%, Bacillus thruingiensis: MIC 0.125%, MBC 0.25%, Proteus vulgaris: MIC 0. 0625%, MBC 0.125%, Enterobacter aerogenes: MIC 0.03125%, MBC 0.125%. Extract of Sabina vulgaris Ant was also studied for its stability to temperature, ultraviolet and metal ions.

Key words:  , extract of Sabina vulgaris Ant bark (ESVB); antibacterial activity; stability;