Chemical Composition of Essential Oils Obtained from Abies taxa in Türkiye and Investigation of Antimicrobial Activities

Aim of study: The aim of this study is to reveal the biochemical component and antimicrobial effects of essential oils obtained from different parts of Abies taxa in Türkiye. Material and methods: Essential oils were analyzed for their antibacterial and antifungal activities by using Steam Distillation Method and MIC test against nineteen microorganisms, In the wells where the effect was observed according to the MIC test, the MBC test was performed to determine that the effect was bactericidal or inhibitory (bacteriostatic). For determination of chemical composition; samples of essential oils obtained from plants with Hydrodistillation were analyzed with GC MS QP 2010 Ultra (Shimadzu). Main results: Beta-pinene, cis-Ocimene and Beta-Phellandrene were found to be the main components in all parts of the taxon when looking at the chemical compounds of A. cilicica subsp. isaurica taxon. There are differences in essential oil components in the branches and leaves of A. nordmanniana subsp. nordmanniana and A. cilicica subsp. cilicica taxa in the main components. Highlights: The results of the study reveal that the oils obtained from the leaves, branches and cones of Abies taxa can be used as a supportive health product and for medical purposes with additional studies.