Deciphering the antibiofilm potential of 2-Phenylethyl methyl ether (PEME), a bioactive compound of Kewda essential oil against Staphylococcus aureus.

Opportunistic pathogenic bacteria and their pathogenicity linked with biofilm infections become a severe issue as they resist the actions of multiple antimicrobial drugs. Naturally derived drugs having antibiofilm properties are more effective than chemically synthesized drugs. The plant derived essential oils are a rich source of phytoconstituents with widespread pharmacological values.