Antibacterial Activity of Some Turkish Plant Hydrosols

The in vitro antibacterial activity of the hydrosols of (distilled plant water) twenty plant samples (Thyme, sumach, clove, nettle, angelica, acacia, oak, sage, juniper, rosemary, echinacea, green tea, basil, myrtle, walnut, laurel, mint, strawflower, daisy, hypericum) were tested on Aeromonas hydrophila, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Pseudomonas fluorescens which play role especially at spoilage of freshwater fish. Thyme and clove were effective against all bacteria. Consequently, it is likely that, these plant hydrosols may be used as antimicrobial agents to prevent the deterioration of food products.