Citrus aurantifolia Peel Oils and Ocimum sanctum Extract: Antimicrobial Activities Revealed

Posted: September 8, 2025
A study analyzed the chemical compositions and antimicrobial activities of Citrus aurantifolia peel oils from Thailand and South Africa, along with an ethanolic extract of Ocimum sanctum, against five oral pathogens. D-limonene was identified as the major constituent in the peel oils, while ursolic acid was confirmed in the extract. Citrus aurantifolia peel oil from Thailand exhibited the strongest antimicrobial activity, followed by the South African variant. The Ocimum sanctum extract showed inhibition against four bacterial strains. These findings suggest the potential of these natural products as antimicrobial agents for oral care products, offering plant-based alternatives to conventional antimicrobials.

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