Abstract
This study examines the antibacterial and antifungal activities of extracts, and one active principle: 6-methoxy-1-benzofuran-4-ol, isolated from the aquatic plant Cotula coronopifolia, against six pathogenic bacterial strains and seven pathogenic fungi. Results showed positive antibacterial and antifungal values, and underline the potential of the plant C. coronopifolia either as natural preservative or in pharmaceutical applications.