The antibacterial properties of methanolic extract of Teucrium polium against MRSA

Abstract

Background: Infections due to resistant Staphylococcus aureus strains are progressively increased annually. So, finding new antibiotic resources is of great importance. Medicinal plants as a natural source of antibiotics are considered a good option. Teucrium polium, a native plant in Khouzestan, has been used for a long time in folk medicine. The aim of the present study was to investigate the antibacterial potential of this plant against methicillin resistant S. aureus (MRSA) strains.