title: Antimicrobial effects of hydrophilic extracts of Pelargonium species (Geraniaceae).
abstract: Methanolic extracts of representative species and cultivars of Pelargonium (Geraniaceae) were assessed for activity against 25 different species of bacteria and Aspergillus niger. All samples were active against at least 18 bacterial species and some were active against all 25 species, although there was very poor antifungal action. Antioxidant action was very pronounced, and this together with the strong antibacterial activity indicates that there is a potential usage in the food or other industry for Pelargonium extracts.
authors.affiliation: School of Applied Science, South Bank University, London, UK.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Lis-Balchin
authors.forename: S G
authors.initials: SG
authors.lastname: Deans
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D000890:Anti-Infective Agents / Q000494:pharmacology*; D001234:Aspergillus niger / Q000187:drug effects; D001419:Bacteria / Q000187:drug effects; D010936:Plant Extracts / Q000494:pharmacology; D010946:Plants, Medicinal
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D000890:Anti-Infective Agents; D010936:Plant Extracts