Antimicrobial activity of Amomum cannicarpum.
The petroleum ether and methanol extracts of rhizomes of Amomum cannicarpum exhibited moderate inhibiting activity against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. None of the extractives was active against the tested moulds.
Mathew
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Phytochemistry Division, Tropical Botanical Garden and Research Institute, Pacha-Palode, Trivandrum, Kerala 695562, India.
Shiburaj
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George
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D035801:Amomum; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000494:pharmacology* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006090:Gram-Negative Bacteria / Q000187:drug effects*; D006094:Gram-Positive Bacteria / Q000187:drug effects*; D006801:Humans; D008826:Microbial Sensitivity Tests; D008517:Phytotherapy; D010936:Plant Extracts / Q000494:pharmacology* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D018517:Plant Roots
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D010936:Plant Extracts