Departamento de Química Organica e Inorganica, Universidade Federal do Ceará, CP 12200, Fortaleza, Ceará, 60451-970, Brazil. opessoa@ufc.br
Abstract:
The essential oil of fresh leaves of Lippia aff. gracillis was analyzed by GC/MS and evaluated for its antibacterial effects. The results showed a moderate antibacterial activity and confirm the traditional uses of L. aff. gracillis.