Antibacterial activity of essential oils from Brocchia cinerea, Artemisia campestris and Origanum vulgare growing in Algeria against antibiotic-resistant foodborne pathogens | Synapse
March 3, 2026Open Access
Antibacterial activity of essential oils from Brocchia cinerea, Artemisia campestris and Origanum vulgare growing in Algeria against antibiotic-resistant foodborne pathogens
Key Points
Essential oils showed significant antibacterial activity against multiple foodborne pathogens, especially in antibiotic-resistant strains.
Of the essential oils tested, Origanum vulgare exhibited the strongest effects against three major foodborne pathogens.
Assessment involved isolating and testing essential oils from Brocchia cinerea, Artemisia campestris, and Origanum vulgare grown in Algeria.
Findings highlight the potential of these natural compounds as alternatives for combating antibiotic resistance in foodborne pathogens.