Antibacterial activity of embelin

Fitoterapia. 2003 Jun;74(4):401-3. doi: 10.1016/s0367-326x(03)00066-2.

Abstract

Embelin, a benzoquinone-derivative isolated from Embelia ribes, when tested for its antibacterial potential exhibited significant inhibition against five and moderate activity against three strains of the 12 bacteria tested.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / administration & dosage
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / pharmacology*
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
  • Dose-Response Relationship, Drug
  • Embelia*
  • Fruit
  • Gram-Negative Bacteria / drug effects*
  • Gram-Positive Bacteria / drug effects*
  • Humans
  • Microbial Sensitivity Tests
  • Phytotherapy*
  • Plant Preparations / administration & dosage
  • Plant Preparations / pharmacology*
  • Plant Preparations / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Plant Preparations