Nootropic and anti-bacterial activity of Olea europaea

The objective of the current study is to assess the antibacterial and nootropic effects of Olea europaea (O. europaea).

The effect of an ethanolic extract of O. europaea on learning and memory in mice is assessed using the elevated plus maze paradigm and In vitro antibacterial activity was assessed using cup plate techniques for the determination of zone of inhibition at concentrations of 50, 100, 150, and 200μg/ml.

The obtained results of elevated plus maze model of ethanolic extract of O.Europaea demonstrated a reduction in transfer latency, which is indicative of cognition enhancement, as well as antibacterial activity against E.coli and E. faecalis at 150 and 200μg/ml.

The findings shows that ethanolic extract of O.Europaea improves memory in mice as well as antibacterial characteristics.