Extraction of Essential Oil from Juniperus Communis and Study its Effect on the Growth of Bacteria and Yeast isolated from urinary tract infections

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Abstract: Extract of aerial parts of juniperus communis was studied for their in vitro antimicrobial activity, this extract is essential oils (volatile oil).Microorganisms tested in this study were isolated from urinary tract infections which are Staphylococcus aureus, E. coli, Klebsiella spp. Proteus spp. pseudomonas aeruginosa and Candida albicans essential oils of juniperus communis achieved by hydrodistillation were highly active against bacterial and yeast growth.Conclusions: In vitro essential oils of juniperus communis exhibited a good antimicrobial activity against microorganisms isolated from urinary tract infections patients.Keywords: juniperus communis, essential oil, antimicrobial