Introduction

The essential oil (EO) extracted from fresh leaves of Xanthium strumarium L. was analyzed using GC–MS to determine its chemical composition. Antimicrobial potential of the oil was evaluated against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacterial strains, as well as selected fungi. In addition, its scolicidal efficacy was assessed against protoscolices of Echinococcus granulosus. A total of 34 constituents were identified, representing 98.96% of the total EO composition.

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The essential oil (EO) of fresh Xanthium strumarium leaves was analyzed by GC-MS, revealing 34 compounds representing 98.96% of the oil. The EO showed antimicrobial activity against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, fungi, and demonstrated scolicidal effects against Echinococcus granulosus protoscolices.

Reference

Sharifi-Rad, J., Hoseini-Alfatemi, S. M., Sharifi-Rad, M., Sharifi-Rad, M., Iriti, M., Sharifi-Rad, M., ... & Raeisi, S. (2015). Phytochemical compositions and biological activities of essential oil from Xanthium strumarium L. Molecules, 20(4), 7034-7047.

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