Antimicrobial activity and chemical composition of Mentha pulegium L. essential oil

The flowering aerial parts of Mentha pulegium L. (Labiatae) has been traditionally used for its antiseptic properties for treatment of infectious diseases. In order to validate its antiseptic properties with respect to traditional uses, we have screened the antimicrobial activity of flowering aerial parts of Mentha pulegium L. essential oil against different microorganisms. This oil was obtained using hydrodistillation method and analyzed by GC...