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LOZANO-GUZMAN, Eduardo et al. Propolis and oregano (Lippia graveolens Kunth s.l.) sinergyc interation against Staphylococcus aureus. Rev. mex. cienc. farm [online]. 2013, vol.44, n.4, pp.73-78. ISSN 1870-0195.

Staphylococcus aureus is a health public problem, especially resistant metical S. aureus (MRSA). Actually, research has resumed the traditional herbal treatments, which seems have a good perspectives. The aim of this work was to evaluate the inhibitory effects of oregano ethanolic extracts (Lippia graveolens) and ethanolic extracts of Propolis against MRSA strands by separate and combination way. Two kinds of extracts were obtained: 20% and 30% m/v of each one. Essays of microbial resistance were made by macro-dilution method and combinations were evaluated by isoglographic analysis. Results shows that all extract have strong inhibitory effects and further also suggest that combinations have a synergistic effect.

Palavras-chave : Synergism; Isobolographic analysis; MRSA; Oregano; Propolis.