Effect of Achillea santolina essential oil on bacterial biofilm and its mode of action

Abstract

Increased multidrug resistance prompted researchers to search for a new drug that has the ability to overcome antibiotic resistant pathogens. Essential oils have been used in folk medicine for centuries, therefore, they could be employed as an effective alternative to antibiotics without having secondary side effects.

Keywords

• aantibacterial
• antibiofilm
• achillea santolina
• mode of action
• essential oil