Phytochemical characterization and antimicrobial activity of dandelion essential oil (Taraxacum Officinale) against pathogenic microorganisms
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Introduction: Antibiotic resistance has aroused great interest in evaluating the antimicrobial properties of natural plants. Taraxacum officinale is widely used as a medicinal plant in folklore for its diuretic, anti-rheumatic, and anti-inflammatory properties. However, there are some reports on antimicrobial properties. Objective: The objective of the study was to explore the photochemical composition of the extracts of the essential oils of the Taraxacum officinale plant and their antibacterial activity against bacterial strains of clinical importance. Methodology: The antibacterial properties of the essential oil of Taraxacum officinale were examined through the agar disc diffusion method and the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC). Results: The evaluation of the antimicrobial activity developed by the diffusion method in solid medium, MIC and CMM showed that bacterial strains such as Staphylococcus aureus and yeasts such as Candida Albicans were sensitive to the antimicrobial activity of the essential oil studied but intermediate activity. with gram negative bacteria such as Escherichia coli. Conclusion: the essential oil of Taraxacum officinale has a high antibacterial activity and its use as a natural antimicrobial alternative in pharmaceutical industries could be suggested.
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