[Antibacterial activity of species of the genus Allium].
Garlic, onion and shallot were tested for antimicrobial activity against pathogenic aerobic and anaerobic bacteria. The MIC of aqueous and petroleum ether extracts were determined. Garlic showed the greater activity; the combination garlic-antibiotic is synergistic against Acinetobacter calcoaceticus and leads to indifference against anaerobic bacteria. The active constituent is not probably allicin alone.
Laboratoire de Matière médicale, Faculté de Pharmacie de Lille.
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D000490:Allium / Q000032:analysis*; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000494:pharmacology*; D001419:Bacteria / Q000187:drug effects*; D004357:Drug Synergism; D008826:Microbial Sensitivity Tests; D010936:Plant Extracts / Q000494:pharmacology*
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D010936:Plant Extracts
Activité antibactérienne d'espèces du genre Allium.