Exploring the Antibacterial and Antioxidant Effects of Rhus coriaria L. Aqueous Extract Against Carbapenem‐Resistant Acinetobacter baumannii

Key Points

• This research aims to assess the antibacterial and antioxidant properties of Rhus coriaria aqueous extract against multidrug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii.
• Utilized aqueous extract of Rhus coriaria in laboratory testing against Acinetobacter baumannii.
• Evaluated both antibacterial efficacy and antioxidant capacity.
• Considered the role of the extract as an adjuvant to existing antimicrobial therapies.
• Rhus coriaria extract significantly inhibited the growth of carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii.
• Exhibited notable antioxidant activity, contributing to its antibacterial effects.
• Indicates potential as an effective adjuvant with conventional antibiotics.