Eugenol, linalool, estragole, 1,8-cineole, and α-terpineol in Ocimum basilicum Linn. exhibit anti-bacterial activity by degrading bacterial cell walls, damaging cytoplasmic membrane proteins, binding proteins, causing leakage of cell contents, coagulating cytoplasm, and depleting the proton motive force, according to Opalchenova et al. and Adiguzel et al.

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Referenced by nodes (4)

• antimicrobial activity concept
• Eugenol concept
• Bacterial cellulose concept
• linalool concept