Mediterranean ↔ antimicrobial activity

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cross_type 2.00 — strongly supporting 3 facts

The Mediterranean region is the native origin for several plants, such as Salvia officinalis [1], Anethum graveolens [2], and Origanum vulgare [3], all of which have been scientifically documented to possess antimicrobial activity.

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Medicinal plants: bioactive compounds, biological activities ... frontiersin.org Frontiers in Immunology 3 facts

claimSalvia officinalis (sage), originating from the Mediterranean, demonstrated in vitro antimicrobial properties against Bacillus cereus, as evaluated via thin layer chromatography (TLC) investigations.

claimOriganum vulgare (oregano), native to the Mediterranean, Europe, and Asia, demonstrated in vitro antibacterial activity against Gram-negative bacteria including Aeromonas hydrophila, Citrobacter sp., Enterobacter aerogenes, Escherichia coli, Flavobacterium sp., Klebsiella spp., Proteus mirabilis, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Salmonella spp., Serratia marcescens, and Shigella dysenteriae.

claimAnethum graveolens (dill), originating from the Mediterranean, Europe, and Asia, demonstrated in vitro antimicrobial activity against Candida albicans and Staphylococcus aureus.