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Antibacterial Activity of Syzygium aromaticum (Clove) Bud Oil and Its Interaction with Imipenem in Controlling Wound

Abdulaziz Khaleef Alanazi1,2, Mohammed Hussein Alqasmi1, Mohammed Alrouji1

  • 1Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Shaqra University, Shaqra 11961, Saudi Arabia.

Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
|December 11, 2022
PubMed

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Clove oil effectively combats Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections. This study confirms its antibacterial properties in vitro and in vivo, showing accelerated wound healing and reduced bacterial load.

Area of Science:

  • Microbiology
  • Pharmacology
  • Natural Products Chemistry

Background:

  • Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) poses a significant global health threat.
  • Novel therapeutic strategies are crucial for combating MRSA infections.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the antibacterial efficacy of clove oil against MRSA.
  • To investigate the phytochemical composition of clove oil.
  • To assess the in vitro and in vivo effects of clove oil on MRSA-infected wounds, including its interaction with imipenem.

Main Methods:

  • Phytochemical analysis using Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS).
  • In vitro determination of Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC), Minimum Bactericidal Concentration (MBC), and Fractional Inhibitory Concentration (FIC) indices.
  • In vivo wound healing assessment in excision wound model rats.

Main Results:

  • GC-MS identified 16 volatile compounds in clove oil.
  • Clove oil demonstrated significant in vitro antibacterial activity against MRSA.
  • In vivo studies showed that clove oil, alone or with imipenem, accelerated wound healing and reduced bacterial load.
  • No synergistic interaction was observed between clove oil and imipenem in vitro.

Conclusions:

  • Clove oil possesses potent antibacterial properties against MRSA.
  • Clove oil promotes wound healing and infection control in vivo.
  • Further research into clove oil as a therapeutic agent for MRSA infections is warranted.
Keywords:
epithelizationessential oilsexcision woundwound healing

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