09.06.2023 International Scientific Journal "Science and Innovation". Series D. Volume 2 Issue 6
Abstract. Extracts obtained from the above-ground part of Cynara scolymus L., a member of the Asteraceae family, obtained using ethyl alcohol and low polar solvents, have an effective effect against gram-positive bacteria (Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 25923 and Bacillus subtilis RKMUz-5), gram-negative bacteria. showed. Biological activities against fungi (Pseudomonas aeruginosa ATCC 27879 and Escherichia coli RKMUz-221) and (Candida albicans RKMUz-247) were studied. As a result of research, it was found that the extracts obtained using ethyl alcohol have a relatively high activity.
Keywords: Cynara scolymus L, Asteraceae, biological properties, fungus, bacteria, secondary metabolites.