2022
DOI: 10.34117/bjdv8n4-080
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Avaliação da atividade antimicrobiana do óleo da macaúba (Acrocomia aculeata (Jacq.) Lodd. ex. Mart) / Evaluation of the antimicrobial activity of macaúba oil (Acrocomia aculeata (Jacq.) Lodd. ex. Mart)

Abstract: Desde o início da civilização, o homem dedicou-se a aprender a cultivar e domesticar espécies de vegetais que pudessem ajudá-lo. A utilização de frutos para extração de óleos vegetais tem aumentado gradativamente e vem substituindo parte do consumo de gorduras animais. Os óleos vegetais são substâncias líquidas insolúveis em água, extraídas de plantas oleaginosas e muito utilizados por vários setores industriais. A macaúba é uma das palmeiras mais promissoras no Brasil como fonte de óleo para indústria farmacê… Show more

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“…On the contrary, another study that evaluated oil extracted from macaúba seeds in different strains of bacteria, including Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli, showed positive results for antimicrobial activity. Additionally, the oil was effective against fungi of the Candida genus [34]. The authors suggest that macaúba oil may be used as a natural alternative for the treatment of infections caused by microorganisms, especially those that show resistance to conventional antibiotics.…”
Section: Antimicrobial Activitymentioning
confidence: 99%
“…On the contrary, another study that evaluated oil extracted from macaúba seeds in different strains of bacteria, including Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli, showed positive results for antimicrobial activity. Additionally, the oil was effective against fungi of the Candida genus [34]. The authors suggest that macaúba oil may be used as a natural alternative for the treatment of infections caused by microorganisms, especially those that show resistance to conventional antibiotics.…”
Section: Antimicrobial Activitymentioning
confidence: 99%