Antimicrobial activity of essential oils from thyme and rosemary, and their potential uses as natural preservatives in pediatric pharmaceutical dosage forms
Dissertant
Thesis advisor
University
Birzeit University
Faculty
Faculty of Science
Department
Department Nutrition and Dietetics
University Country
Palestine (West Bank)
Degree
Master
Degree Date
2016
English Abstract
Antimicrobial preservatives are substances added to food and pharmaceutical products to inhibit the growth of microorganisms introduced during the manufacturing process or during usage and storage.
Antimicrobial agents may contain toxic substances.
Therefore, it is important to add the effective concentration of the preservatives to packaged products taking in consideration that it is below a level that may be toxic to humans.
Avoidance of pathogenic and spoilage microorganisms in pharmaceutical products, is usually achieved by using chemical preservatives.
However, these chemical preservatives are toxic.
The aim of the present study will assess the antimicrobial activities of thymol (C10H14O) is the main monoterpene phenol found in thyme essential oil, rosmarinic acid (C18H16O8) which is one of the most abundant individual active antioxidant components in rosemary, Coridothymus capitatus L.
and Rosmarinus officinalis L.
essential oils, and to compare their effectiveness against reference ATCC microorganisms.
The aim of the present study will assess the antimicrobial activities of thyme oil, rosemary oil, thymol, and rosmarinic acid, and to study their preservative effectiveness test against reference ATCC microorganisms, to compare their effectiveness with well-known chemical preservative and to evaluate their use as antimicrobial agents (preservatives) for different pharmaceutical preparations especially for pediatric preparations.
Main Subjects
No. of Pages
76
Table of Contents
Table of contents.
Abstract.
Abstract in Arabic.
Chapter One : Introduction.
Chapter Two : Objectives.
Chapter Three : Literature review.
Chapter Four : Results.
Chapter Five : Discussion.
References.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Abu Daqqah, Muhannad Khalil. (2016). Antimicrobial activity of essential oils from thyme and rosemary, and their potential uses as natural preservatives in pediatric pharmaceutical dosage forms. (Master's theses Theses and Dissertations Master). Birzeit University, Palestine (West Bank)
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1412749
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Abu Daqqah, Muhannad Khalil. Antimicrobial activity of essential oils from thyme and rosemary, and their potential uses as natural preservatives in pediatric pharmaceutical dosage forms. (Master's theses Theses and Dissertations Master). Birzeit University. (2016).
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1412749
American Medical Association (AMA)
Abu Daqqah, Muhannad Khalil. (2016). Antimicrobial activity of essential oils from thyme and rosemary, and their potential uses as natural preservatives in pediatric pharmaceutical dosage forms. (Master's theses Theses and Dissertations Master). Birzeit University, Palestine (West Bank)
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1412749
Language
English
Data Type
Arab Theses
Record ID
BIM-1412749
