Congratulations to our former research assistant, Sara Biella! Sara played a key role in our collaborative study on the antimicrobial and antibiofilm activity of Agrimonia eupatoria against Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, and Staphylococcus warneri. Traditionally used in Northern Italy (Valle Imagna) for its healing properties, this medicinal plant was analyzed for its chemical composition to evaluate its potential as a natural disinfectant and wound healer. Our team identified several beneficial compounds, including phenolics and volatile organic compounds, which may contribute to its antibacterial effects. Notably, our findings revealed that infusions and decoctions of A. eupatoria effectively inhibit certain bacteria, reinforcing its traditional use in wound healing.
Read more here: https://doi.org/10.3390/plants14030340
Reference:
Milani, F., Muratore, C., Biella, S., Bottoni, M., Rossi, E., Colombo, L., et al. (2025) From Traditional Medicine to the Laboratory: A Multidisciplinary Investigation on Agrimonia eupatoria L. Collected in Valle Imagna (BG, North of Italy). Plants 14: 340.