The species Calceolaria chelidonioides (Scrophulariaceae), not scientific described so for, was studied in pharmacological aspects aiming to identify some anti-microbial and antioxidant activity. The aerial parts showed antioxidant activity using in vitro DPPH model. The flowers from C. chelidonioides showed strong antibacterial potential against meticiline resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) strains the main responsible for hospital infection complications.
Calceolaria chelidonioides; Scrophulariaceae; MRSA; DPPH
