Publications by authors named "Upma Srivastava"
J Environ Biol
November 2015
Article Synopsis
- The study investigated the antibacterial activity of 16 essential oils against four bacteria types, finding Cymbopogon citratus (lemongrass) and Ocimum basilicum (basil) to be the most effective, particularly against Gram positive bacteria.
- Antioxidant activities were assessed using DPPH and ABTS assays, with O. basilicum showing the highest activity, although all oils had lower effectiveness compared to synthetic antioxidants like BHA and BHT.
- The total phenolic content was highest in O. basilicum, suggesting that these essential oils not only have antibacterial properties but also potential as natural antioxidants.
