Abstract
The essential oil obtained from the leaves of Chamaecyparis obtusa was analyzed by GC and GC-MS. alpha-Terpinyl acetate, sabinene, isobornyl acetate and limonene were found to be the major components. The oil showed relatively strong antibacterial activities against Gram (+) bacteria and some fungi.
MeSH terms
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / administration & dosage
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / chemistry
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / pharmacology*
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
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Antifungal Agents / administration & dosage
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Antifungal Agents / chemistry
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Antifungal Agents / pharmacology*
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Antifungal Agents / therapeutic use
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Candida / drug effects
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Chamaecyparis*
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Gram-Positive Bacteria / drug effects
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Humans
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Microbial Sensitivity Tests
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Mitosporic Fungi / drug effects
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Phytotherapy*
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Plant Leaves
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Plant Oils / administration & dosage
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Plant Oils / chemistry
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Plant Oils / pharmacology*
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Plant Oils / therapeutic use
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Saccharomyces cerevisiae / drug effects
Substances
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Anti-Bacterial Agents
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Antifungal Agents
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Plant Oils